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

surpass oneself, surpassing strange, surpassing beauty

Formal and Informal Expressions of surpass

In different contexts, you can replace 'surpass' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'exceed, outstrip' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'beat, top' is a commonplace synonym.

surpass: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
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The new model of the car surpasses its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency.
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His talent as a musician surpasses that of his peers.
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The company's profits have surpassed expectations this quarter.

surpass Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surpass

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.