overmatch
overmatch · overmatches · overmatched · overmatching
To match more than intendedTo match more than intended.
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmætʃ/
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive, transitive)To match more than intended.
The regular expression overmatched, capturing the entire paragraph instead of the specific sentence.
To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
(transitive)To marry (someone) to a superior.
Origin
From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.
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Forms
overmatches, overmatching, overmatched, overmatched| Base form | overmatch · to overmatch |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overmatches |
| Present participle | overmatching |
| Past simple | overmatched |
| Past participle | overmatched |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedovermatched
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle