Outmatch

Pronunciation: /aʊt.mætʃ/

Definitions of outmatch

verb to surpass or exceed in skill, ability, or strength

Example Sentences

A1 The cat outmatched the mouse in the race.

A2 The older team outmatched the younger team in the soccer game.

B1 The experienced lawyer outmatched the novice in the courtroom.

B2 The champion boxer easily outmatched his opponent in the ring.

C1 The company's innovative marketing strategy outmatched its competitors.

C2 Her intelligence and wit outmatched anyone else in the room.

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

formal The competitor's skills and experience outmatch those of his opponents.

informal She completely outmatched her rival in the tennis match.

slang There's no way you can outmatch me in this game.

figurative Her determination and perseverance outmatched any obstacles that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of outmatch

• past tense: outmatched
• plural: outmatches
• comparative: more outmatched
• superlative: most outmatched
• present tense: outmatch
• future tense: will outmatch
• perfect tense: has outmatched
• continuous tense: is outmatching
• singular: outmatches
• positive degree: outmatch
• infinitive: to outmatch
• gerund: outmatching
• participle: outmatched

Origin and Evolution of outmatch

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outmatch' originated from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning surpassing or exceeding, and the word 'match' meaning equal in quality or ability.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a situation where one person or team surpasses or exceeds the abilities of another in a competition or comparison. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to indicate surpassing or exceeding in any aspect, not just in competitive scenarios.