English dictionary
surpass
/s/@/r'p/&/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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distinguish oneself
Source: WordNet 3.0
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be or do something to a greater degree
ExamplesHer performance surpasses that of any other student I know.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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move past
ExamplesOne line of soldiers surpassed the other.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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be greater in scope or size than some standard
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To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel.
Source: webster1913