surpass meaning and definition

SURPASS verb

Definition of surpass (verb)

1. distinguish oneself
   • "She excelled in math"
   • synonyms: excel, stand out
2. be or do something to a greater degree
   • "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
   • synonyms: exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount
3. move past
   • "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"; "He passed his professor in the hall"; "One line of soldiers surpassed the other"
   • synonyms: go by, go past, pass, pass by, travel by
4. be greater in scope or size than some standard
   • "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
   • synonyms: exceed, transcend