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surpass

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surpass

(verb)

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

"With hard work and dedication, she aimed to surpass her previous achievements."

Synonyms

exceedoutdotranscend

Antonyms

failfall behind

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'surpasser', meaning to pass over.
Related word forms
  • verb: surpassed
  • noun: surpasser