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surpass
[ser-pas, -pahs]
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel.
He surpassed his brother in sports.
Synonyms: ,to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend.
misery that surpasses description.
surpass
/ ɜːˈɑː /
verb
to be greater than in degree, extent, etc
to be superior to in achievement or excellence
to overstep the limit or range of
the theory surpasses my comprehension
Other 51Թ Forms
- surpassable adjective
- surpasser noun
- unsurpassable adjective
- unsurpassed adjective
- ܰˈ貹 adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of surpass1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He has an opportunity now to match, or even surpass, that.
He took a break from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he surpassed Jonny Wilkinson as England's all-time record points scorer and led the team to third place.
The first Grand Slam showpiece between the two dominant players on the ATP Tour had been a tantalising prospect - and it surpassed the hype.
"It is failing. We cannot continue to watch what is happening. It's surpassing any acceptable, legal, moral, and humane standard. The level of destruction, the level of suffering."
Despite anticipation that the tiara would surpass its pre-sale estimate, the final result took experts by surprise.
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