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Definition of 'surpass'

Verb

  1. distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math"
       Synonyms: excel stand out
  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"
       Synonyms: outstrip outmatch outgo exceed outdo surmount outperform
  3. pass by; "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"
       Synonyms: travel by pass by go past go by pass
  4. go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
       Synonyms: exceed transcend


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