adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/(ˌ)əʊvəˈpɹuːf/
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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
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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
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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
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: underproof
History
Etymology
From over- + proof.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.