surpass

[səˈpɑːs]

surpass Definition

  • 1to exceed or go beyond a limit, expectation, standard, or performance
  • 2to be better or greater than someone or something else

Using surpass: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surpass" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her grades surpassed those of all the other students in the class.

  • Example

    The new model of the car surpasses its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency.

  • Example

    His talent as a musician surpasses that of his peers.

  • Example

    The company's profits have surpassed expectations this quarter.

surpass Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for surpass

  • fall short of
  • fail to reach
  • underperform

Idioms Using surpass

  • to do better than one has ever done before

    Example

    She surpassed herself with her latest painting, which was even more stunning than her previous works.

  • extremely strange or unusual

    Example

    The events of that night were surpassing strange and left us all feeling uneasy.

  • beauty that is exceptional or extraordinary

    Example

    The view from the mountaintop was one of surpassing beauty, with the sun setting over the horizon.

Phrases with surpass

  • to do better than one has ever done before

    Example

    She surpassed herself with her latest painting, which was even more stunning than her previous works.

  • extremely strange or unusual

    Example

    The events of that night were surpassing strange and left us all feeling uneasy.

  • beauty that is exceptional or extraordinary

    Example

    The view from the mountaintop was one of surpassing beauty, with the sun setting over the horizon.

Origins of surpass

from Old French 'sur-' meaning 'over' + 'passer' meaning 'to pass'

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Summary: surpass in Brief

The verb 'surpass' [səˈpɑːs] means to exceed or go beyond a limit, expectation, standard, or performance. It can also mean to be better or greater than someone or something else. Examples include 'Her grades surpassed those of all the other students in the class.' and 'The new model of the car surpasses its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency.' 'Surpass' extends into phrases like 'surpass oneself,' and idioms like 'surpassing strange,' denoting extreme strangeness, and 'surpassing beauty,' implying exceptional beauty.

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