Meaning & Definition of Surpass in English
English⟶
Surpass
/sərpæs/
verb
1. Distinguish oneself
- "She excelled in math"
synonym:
- excel,
- stand out,
- surpass
2. 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"
- "This car outperforms all others in its class"
synonym:
- surpass,
- outstrip,
- outmatch,
- outgo,
- exceed,
- outdo,
- surmount,
- outperform
3. Move past
- "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"
synonym:
- travel by,
- pass by,
- surpass,
- go past,
- go by,
- pass
4. Be greater in scope or size than some standard
- "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
synonym:
- exceed,
- transcend,
- surpass