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surpass v. [
excel, stand out] distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math"
. wn #2
surpass v. [
outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform] be or do something to a greater degree; "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"
. wn #3
surpass v. [
travel by, pass by, go past, go by, pass] move past; "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"
. wn #4
surpass v. [
exceed, transcend] be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
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