surpassing

American  

[ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing] / sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /

adjective

1. of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary.

   structures of surpassing magnificence.

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adverb

1. in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.

surpassing British  

/ sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ /

adjective

1. exceptional; extraordinary

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adverb

1. obsolete (intensifier)

   surpassing fair

Other Word Forms

• surpassingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of surpassing

First recorded in 1570–80; surpass + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The quarterly numbers were decent on the top line, with revenue surpassing $1 billion, but guidance was weak and loan loss provisions rose.

From Barron's

Investors’ options bets on price swings have surged in recent days to their highest levels in years, according to Cboe Global Markets data, far surpassing when markets went haywire after Russia’s full-on invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nguyen explained that the issue of AI surpassing older tests is more than a technical concern.

From Science Daily

Austin Reaves had 30 points and seven assists, surpassing 5,000 points for his career.

From Los Angeles Times

Construction of bridges in North America surged during the 1960s, meaning many of these structures are now decades old and nearing or surpassing their original design life.

From Science Daily

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