English dictionary
surpass
verbPronunciation
sɚˈpæs
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- be or do something to a greater degree
verb
- move past
verb
- be greater in scope or size than some standard
verb
- distinguish oneself
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