Definitions for surpass
sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑssur·pass

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. excel, stand out, surpassverb

   distinguish oneself

   "She excelled in math"

2. surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperformverb

   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"

3. travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by, passverb

   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"

4. exceed, transcend, surpassverb

   be greater in scope or size than some standard

   "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. surpassverb

   To exceed, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Surpassverb

   To excel; to exceed; to go beyond in excellence.

   Etymology: surpasser, French.

   The climate’s delicate,
   Fertile the isle, the temple much surpassing
   The common praise it bears. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   O, by what name, for thou above all these,
   Above mankind, or aught than mankind higher,
   Surpassest far my naming! how may I
   Adore thee, author of this universe? John Milton.

   Achilles, ’s hero, in strength and courage surpassed the rest of the Grecian army. Dryden.

   A nymph of late there was,
   Whose heav’nly form her fellows did surpass,
   The pride and joy of fair Arcadia’s plains. Dryden.

   Under or near the Line are mountains, which, for bigness and number, surpass those of colder countries, as much as the heat there surpasses that of those countries. John Woodward.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Surpass

   Surpass was a short-lived Wrigley antacid gum. Shipments of Surpass to retail outlets were discontinued in March 2003 due to lack of popularity.

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1. surpass

   Surpass means to exceed or go beyond something, usually relating to a set standard, a previous achievement, or a specific competitor. It can refer to doing better than expected in a certain situation or being superior in skills or qualities. Essentially, it implies being greater or better than something else.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Surpassverb

   to go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel

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1. Surpass

   Surpass was a short-lived Wrigley antacid gum. Shipments of Surpass to retail outlets were discontinued in March 2003 due to lack of popularity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Surpass

   sur-pas′, v.t. to pass beyond: to exceed: to excel: to go past in space.—adj. Surpass′able, that may be surpassed.—p.adj. Surpass′ing, passing beyond others: excellent in a high degree.—adv. Surpass′ingly.—n. Surpass′ingness. [Fr. surpasser, sur—L. super, beyond, passer, to pass.]

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How to pronounce surpass?

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   British

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   Australian

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How to say surpass in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of surpass in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of surpass in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of surpass in a Sentence

1. Christen Kuikoua:

   Change is inevitable; permanence is an illusion. There are moments when comfort breeds complacency, prompting the Divine to disrupt our equilibrium. Instead of fearing these shifts, interpret them as signs. Embrace a positive mindset and practice patience, for in doing so, you open the door to blessings that surpass your wildest expectations.

2. Norman Brookes:

   It was definitely a sign of destiny to start playing tennis, to aspire to be as good as Pete. To surpass him with Grand Slam titles, I'm speechless.

3. Jocelyn Benson:

   I think we'll certainly meet that, if not surpass it.

4. David J. Schwartz:

   It is well to respect the leader. Learn from him. Observe him. Study him. But don't worship him. Believe you can surpass. Believe you can go beyond. Those who harbor the second-best attitude are invariably second-best doers.

5. Queen Christina:

   It is necessary to try to surpass oneself always this occupation ought to last as long as life.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=surpass
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Surpass
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=surpass
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surpass
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surpass
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=surpass
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=surpass
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=surpass