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better |
to surpass. [1/14 definitions] |
cap1 |
to outdo or surpass; better. [1/10 definitions] |
distance |
to leave behind at a great distance; outrun; surpass. [1/7 definitions] |
eclipse |
to cause to be less important; surpass. [1/3 definitions] |
emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. [1/2 definitions] |
exceed |
to do better than; surpass. [1/3 definitions] |
excel |
to do or perform better than others; surpass others. [2 definitions] |
one-up |
to surpass (someone) in order not to be bettered or lose face. |
one-upmanship |
the method, practice, or habit of always trying to surpass or gain an advantage over others so as not to be bettered. |
outclass |
to be superior to; surpass. |
outdo |
to do more or better than; surpass or exceed. |
outgo |
to exceed or surpass; outdo. [1/4 definitions] |
outgrow |
to grow greater than; surpass in growth. [1/3 definitions] |
outmatch |
to surpass in strength, quality, or the like; outdo. |
outride |
to surpass or outdo in riding. [1/2 definitions] |
outrun |
to go beyond; surpass. [1/3 definitions] |
outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. [1/2 definitions] |
outtalk |
to outdo or surpass in length, frequency, volume, or effectiveness of talking. |
outthink |
to overcome, surpass, or outwit by thinking. [1/2 definitions] |
overcome |
to equal and then surpass. [1/5 definitions] |
overtop |
to take precedence over; surpass; override. [1/2 definitions] |
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