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Surpass (Verb)

Meaning 1

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".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Outgo
  • Outperform
  • Exceed
  • Outstrip
  • Outdo
  • Surmount
  • Outmatch

Hypernyms

  • Shell
  • Trounce
  • Beat Out
  • Crush
  • Vanquish

Hyponyms

  • Break
  • Overreach
  • Outfox
  • Circumvent
  • Outsmart
  • Beat
  • Outcry

Meaning 2

Move past; "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".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Pass By
  • Pass
  • Go By
  • Travel By
  • Go Past

Hypernyms

  • Go
  • Locomote
  • Travel

Hyponyms

  • Skirt
  • Run By
  • Fly By
  • Zip By

Meaning 3

Distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Excel
  • Stand Out

Hyponyms

  • Pass
  • Rank
  • Transcend
  • Exceed
  • Excel At
  • Top
  • Go Past
  • Shine At
  • Outrank

Meaning 4

Be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Transcend
  • Exceed

Hyponyms

  • Overgrow
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