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noun
A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
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noun
An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.
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verb
To match more than intended.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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verb
To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
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verb
To marry (someone) to a superior.
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Usage: transitive
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History
From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.
Across languages
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