| 1 |
[ verb ] get on top of; deal with successfully
Examples "He overcame his shyness" Used in print (Robert Penn Warren, Wilderness....)The chimney of the hut across from him was surmounted by a beef barrel with ends knocked_out . |
| 2 |
[ verb ] be on top of
Examples "The scarf surmounted the gown" Used in print (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)His hand went to her shoulder and pushed_aside the knotted scarf that surmounted the striped poplin gown ; then , to better purpose , he took_hold_of the knot and with dextrous fingers , untied it . |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
[ verb ] be or do something to a greater degree
Examples "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" |
| * |
|