verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To achieve more or at a higher level of quality than was expected.
2. 2
   perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

overperformoverperformpunch above one's weight

Antonyms

All antonyms

punch below one's weight

Etymology

From over- + achieve.

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