Synonyms

exceed outdo outstrip outgo surmount outperform outmatch

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"

Used in print

During the rest of the summer my scholarly mania for making plaster_casts and spatter prints of Catskill flowers and leaves was all_but surpassed by the constantly renewed impressions of Jessica that my mind served_up to me for contemplation and delight .

Related terms

beat outweigh outwit better outdraw shame outsell outpace outshine outrange outroar outshout outbrave outfox out-herod outmarch outsail outsell outwear outgrow

Synonyms

stand_out excel

Examples

"She excelled in math"

Used in print

Tailback James_Saxton already has surpassed his rushing total for his brilliant sophomore season , when he netted 271 yards on 55 carries ; he now has 273 yards in 22 tries during three games .

Those would be reserved for the orchestra 's great nights when the soloist can surpass himself .

Related terms

exceed overshadow rank shine_at excellence

Synonyms

pass pass_by go_by go_past travel_by

Examples

"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"

Related terms

travel fly_by zip_by skirt run_by passerby

Synonyms

exceed transcend

Examples

"Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"

Related terms

transcendence