surpass verb [ T ] formal uk / səˈpɑːs / us / sɚˈpæs / C2 to do or be better than: His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second. The book's …

1 : to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed surpassed her rivals surpassed all expectations 2 : to go beyond : overstep 3 : to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of a …

1. to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed. 2. to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel. 3. to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend: misery that surpasses description. [1545–55; < Middle French surpasser = sur- sur - 1 + passer to pass]

Surpassed: to be greater, better, or stronger than. Synonyms: beat, bettered, eclipsed… Find the right word.

C2. to do or be better than: His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second. The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations. The …

sur•pass (sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs) v.t. 1. to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed. 2. to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel. 3. to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend: misery that surpasses description. [1545–55; < Middle French surpasser = sur- sur - 1 + passer to pass] sur•pass′a•ble, adj.

surpass (oneself) To do better in some activity or deed than one has ever been able to accomplish. The president has surpassed himself with this State of the Union address, delivering one of the most powerful and inspiring speeches in recent memory. Congratulations, team, each and everyone of you surpassed yourselves on this project!