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sur·pass
 surpass
- pronunciation:
- s
 r
paes
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verb |
| inflections: |
surpassed, surpasses, surpassing |
| definition 1: |
to be greater or larger than; go beyond.
This year's milk supply surpasses last year's.- synonyms:
- better, exceed, outdo, top
- similar words:
- cap, overcome, pass
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| definition 2: |
to be better than in talent or accomplishment.
She surpassed all others with her excellent teaching skills.- synonyms:
- outdo, top
- similar words:
- better, break, cap, eclipse, exceed
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| related words: |
overrun, overtake, whip |
| derivation: |
surpassable (adj.) |
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