definition of
surpass

[1] #1 surpass v. [excel, stand out] distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math". wn

[2] #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] #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] #4 surpass v. [exceed, transcend] be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds". wn