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surpass

verb

be or do something to a greater degree

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sɚˈpæs

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. be or do something to a greater degree

    “her performance surpasses that of any other student I know”

verb

  1. move past

    “A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window”

verb

  1. be greater in scope or size than some standard

    “Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds”

verb

  1. distinguish oneself

    “She excelled in math”

In context

Example Sentences

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
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
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
She excelled in math

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