surpass
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to be greater than in degree, extent, etc
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to be superior to in achievement or excellence
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to overstep the limit or range of
the theory surpasses my comprehension
Related Words
See excel.
Other Word Forms
- surpassable adjective
- surpasser noun
- unsurpassable adjective
- unsurpassed adjective
Etymology
Origin of surpass
First recorded in 1545–55; from Middle French surpasser; equivalent to sur- 1 + pass
Example Sentences
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The company’s current remaining performance obligations, or the amount of revenue expected in the next year from services not yet delivered, was $35.1 billion, surpassing the consensus of $34.5 billion.
From MarketWatch
The company’s current remaining performance obligations, or the amount of revenue expected in the next year from services not yet delivered, was $35.1 billion, surpassing the consensus of $34.5 billion.
From MarketWatch
Urban Outfitters’ clothing-rental service Nuuly surpassed its sales target last year and is helping boost the retailer’s overall growth by driving shoppers to its other brands.
Monday's loss to United was Everton's sixth at home this season in the league, surpassing their total from the whole of their final campaign at Goodison.
From BBC
In the decades that followed, Mr. Scaggs never surpassed the magic of what is still a perfect album.
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