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overmatched

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈmætʃt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈmætʃt/

Translations

overmatchedpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈmætʃt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈmætʃt/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb "overmatch"; rarely gradable.
surclasséSport, compétition ; indique qu’une personne ou une équipe est nettement inférieure à son adversaire.
The team was overmatched by their rivals, who had more experienced players.
L’équipe a été surclassée par ses rivaux, qui avaient des joueurs plus expérimentés.
Synonyms
outmatched
outclassed
overpowered
overwhelmed
defeated
overmatchverb

overmatched

Past Simple

overmatched
Past Simple
overmatched
Past Participle
overmatching
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈmætʃ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈmætʃ/
surclasserAu sens de l’emporter nettement sur quelqu’un ou quelque chose, notamment en compétition ou par supériorité de moyens.
The team managed to overmatch their opponents with superior strategy and skill.
L’équipe a réussi à surclasser ses adversaires grâce à une meilleure stratégie et à davantage de maîtrise.
Additional translations
dominerAu sens d’être trop puissant ou trop efficace pour être maîtrisé.
Synonyms
outperform
trump
excel
surpass
outmatch

Definitions

overmatchedpast participle
Having less skill, strength, or ability compared to an opponent or challenge.
The team was overmatched by their rivals, who had more experienced players.
overmatchverb
To surpass or defeat in a contest or competition.
The team managed to overmatch their opponents with superior strategy and skill.
To be too powerful or effective for someone or something to handle.
The new software overmatched the old system, leading to a complete upgrade.
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