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sur·pass

surpass

 
 
pronunciation:
sr paes
part of speech: verb
inflections: surpasses, surpassing, surpassed
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
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
derivation: surpassable (adj.)