Surpass

/sərˈpas/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To exceed or go beyond in degree, quality, or performance.

The athlete was determined to surpass her previous records in the upcoming competition.

To be greater than or superior to.

His innovative ideas are likely to surpass those of his competitors.

To outdo or excel.

She managed to surpass everyone's expectations with her stunning performance.

To pass beyond; to move beyond.

The growth of technology continues to surpass our imagination.

Late Middle English, from Old French 'surpasser', from Latin 'superpassare', from 'super-' meaning 'over' + 'passare' meaning 'to pass'.

surpass oneself:

To achieve more than one thought possible, to exceed one's own capabilities.

To go above and beyond.

That party really surpassed my expectations!

To blow someone away.

She really surpassed everyone with her amazing talent.