surpass

verb

1. distinguish oneself; “She excelled in math”

   Synonyms

   • excel, stand out

   More specific

   • exceed, transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top, rank, outrank, shine at, excel at

2. 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”

   Synonyms

   • outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform

   Less specific

   • beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

   More specific

   • outwit, overreach, outsmart, outfox, beat, circumvent, outgrow, outshout, outcry, outroar, outsail, outdraw, outsell, outsell, outpace (more) , better, break, outshine, outrange, outweigh, outbrave, out-herod, outfox, shame, outmarch, outwear

3. 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”

   Synonyms

   • travel by, pass by, go past, go by, pass

   Less specific

   • travel, go, move, locomote

   More specific

   • skirt, run by, fly by, zip by, fly by, whisk by

4. be greater in scope or size than some standard; “Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds”

   Synonyms

   • exceed, transcend

   More specific

   • overgrow