# overmatch

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmætʃ/

## Definitions
1. To match more than intended.
2. To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
3. To marry (someone) to a superior.

## Etymology
From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overmatch