Definitions
be or do something to a greater degree
Word origin
From Middle French surpasser (“to pass beyond”). By surface analysis, sur- + pass. Displaced native Old English oferstīgan (literally “to climb over”).
Used in a sentence
“The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.”
“The heavy rains threatened to surpass the capabilities of the levee, endangering the town on the other side.”
“He celebrated at full-time with a beaming smile as he collected the match ball and he notched up another milestone by becoming the sixth Welshman to surpass 50 Premier League goals.”
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01“Exceed”7 letters
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