About The Word Surpass

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Surpass

Surpass Meaning & Definition
Surpass Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Surpass?

[v] be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"
[v] pass by; "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"; "He passed his professor in the hall"; "One line of soldiers surpassed the other"
[v] go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
[v] distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Surpass: exceed | exceed | excel | go by | go past | outdo | outgo | outmatch | outstrip | pass | pass by | stand out | surmount | transcend | travel by

Related Terms | Find terms related to Surpass:

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Surpass In Webster's Dictionary

\Sur*pass"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Surpassed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Surpassing}.] [F. surpasser; sur over + passer to pass. See {Sur-}, and {Pass}.] To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel. This would surpass Common revenge and interrupt his joy. --Milton. Syn: To exceed; excel; outdo; outstrip.

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