Standard Lemma guide

overproof

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /(ˌ)əʊvəˈpɹuːf/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: ō'vər-pro͞of′
  • General-American: /ˌoʊvɚˈpɹuf/
  • rhymes with -uːf

1

adj

Meaning 1

Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: above proof

Antonyms: underproof

2

noun

Meaning 2

A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: baking, cooking, food, lifestyle

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: underproof

History

Etymology

From over- + proof.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: daşmaq — to proof excessively