surpass
(verb)
verb
1. distinguish oneself
Similar word(s): excel
Definition categories: stative
2. be or do something to a greater degree
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
Similar word(s): exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount
Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
3. move past
- One line of soldiers surpassed the other
Similar word(s): pass
Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel
4. be greater in scope or size than some standard
Similar word(s): exceed, transcend
Definition categories: stative
Sentences with surpass as a verb:
- The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.
- The heavy rains threatened to surpass the capabilities of the levee, endangering the town on the other side.