surpass

Meanings

• verb

  go beyond or exceed (a particular level or achievement)

  - "He surpassed all expectations."
  - "The new model surpasses the old one in performance."

• verb

  be superior to someone or something in ability, quality, or extent

  - "She surpasses her siblings in intelligence."
  - "This car surpasses others in speed."

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Synonyms

exceed , excel , outdo , outstrip , exceed , forpass , transcend

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surpass
pass , glass , mass , grass

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Variants

List of all variants of surpass that leads to same result
surpass , surpassable , surpassed , surpasses , surpassing

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Etymology

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From Old French surpasser, from sur- 'over' + passer 'pass'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'surpass' is used in the world of golf to describe a shot that goes beyond the hole, requiring a second putt.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Neville Longbottom surpasses everyone's expectations and becomes a hero.

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Related Concepts

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1. exceed: To go beyond a certain limit or level.

2. outdo: To surpass or outperform someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'surpass' is often used to describe characters who exceed expectations or go beyond the norm. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer', Tom surpasses everyone's expectations when he pretends to be dead and is discovered by the townspeople.

How to Memorize "surpass"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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