surpass

[səˈpɑːs]

surpass Definition

• 1. to exceed or go beyond a limit, expectation, standard, or performance
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for surpass

• exceed
• outdo
• outstrip
• overtake
• transcend

Antonyms for surpass

• fall short of
• fail to reach
• underperform

Idioms Using surpass

• surpass oneself

  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.

• surpassing strange

  extremely strange or unusual

  Example

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

• surpassing beauty

  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

• surpass oneself

  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.

• surpassing strange

  extremely strange or unusual

  Example

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

• surpassing beauty

  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.