overreach vs outmatch
outmatch vs overreachoverreach and outmatch both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overreach | No | No | Yes | No |
| outmatch | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
outmatch is a hypernym of
overreach; that is, outmatch is a
word with a broader meaning than overreach:
- overreach: beat through cleverness and wit
- outmatch: be or do something to a greater degree
| overreach (verb) | outmatch (verb) |
|---|---|
| beat through cleverness and wit | be or do something to a greater degree |
| fail by aiming too high or trying too hard |
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