| v. t. | 1. | To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel. |
| Verb | 1. | surpass - distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" |
| 2. | surpass - 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" | |
| 3. | surpass - pass by; "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" | |
| 4. | surpass - go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds" |