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surpass

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɚˈpæs/ · UK /səˈpɑːs/

Forms: surpasses, surpassing, surpassed

surpass means: To do better than someone or go beyond a particular amount or standard.

verb

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To do better than someone or go beyond a particular amount or standard.

  • Sales surpassed our target.
  • Her latest book surpasses all her earlier work.
  • Can this runner surpass the national record?

Similar words: exceed, outdo, outstrip

Common phrases: surpass expectations, surpass a record, surpass someone

Questions about surpass

What does surpass mean?

To do better than someone or go beyond a particular amount or standard.

What is surpass in other languages?

Türkçe: aşmak · Español: superar · Français: dépasser · Deutsch: übertreffen · Italiano: superare · 日本語: 上回る

How do you pronounce surpass?

In American English /sɚˈpæs/; in British English /səˈpɑːs/.

How do you use surpass in a sentence?

Sales surpassed our target. Her latest book surpasses all her earlier work.

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