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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
Derived Forms
- ܰˈ貹, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܰ·貹a· adjective
- ܰ·貹İ noun
- unܰ·貹a· adjective
- ܲȴܰ·貹 adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of surpass1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She started a petition asking for the policies to be re-evaluated, which surpassed 500 signatures in 24 hours.
Shoplifting was also on the rise, surpassing half a million recorded offences for the first time.
The last time California advanced in world economic ratings was 2018, when its nominal GDP surpassed the United Kingdom’s to move into fifth place.
With more than 56,000 people expected to run, the race could surpass the 55,646 finishers at last year's New York Marathon.
She’s the first California high school girl to surpass 50 feet since 2016.
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