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surpass

Dictionary definition · surpass

verb

  1. distinguish oneself"She excelled in math"
  2. be or do something to a greater degree"her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"
  3. move past"A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"
  4. be greater in scope or size than some standard"Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).