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surpass

Letters that make surpass

s, a, p, r, u are letters that make 'surpass'

Words within surpass

PA, Pa, SS, as, pass, pas, ass, Ur, Sur, AS, pa, As are words within 'surpass'

surpass is a 7 letter word starting with s
surpass is a 7 letter word ending with s

4 possible definitions for 'surpass'

Surpass as "distinguish oneself"

Under this definition, surpass is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

excel, stand out have the same meaning as 'surpass'

Types of surpass

exceed, overstep, transcend, go past, outrank, excel at, top, pass, rank, shine at are types of 'surpass'.

Derivatives of surpass

splendid, excellence, excellent, first-class, fantabulous are derivatives of 'surpass'.

Surpass as "be greater in scope or size than some standard"

Under this definition, surpass is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

exceed, transcend have the same meaning as 'surpass'

Types of surpass

overgrow is a type of surpass.

Derivatives of surpass

transcendent, superiority, surpassing, transcendence, transcendency are derivatives of 'surpass'.

Surpass as "move past"

Under this definition, surpass is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

go by, pass by, go past, travel by, pass have the same meaning as 'surpass'

surpass as a type

'surpass' can be a type of locomote, go, move, travel.

Types of surpass

run by, fly by, fly by, zip by, whisk by, skirt are types of 'surpass'.

Derivatives of surpass

passer, passerby, passer-by are derivatives of 'surpass'.

Example of surpass used within this context

"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"

Surpass as "be or do something to a greater degree"

Under this definition, surpass is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

outstrip, outmatch, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform, outgo have the same meaning as 'surpass'

surpass as a type

'surpass' can be a type of shell, trounce, beat out, vanquish, crush, beat.

Types of surpass

overreach, outsmart, outfox, outroar, outsail, outsell, outsell, outpace, outshine, outrange, outweigh, outbrave, out-herod, outmarch, outcry, shame, outgrow, circumvent, outfox, outshout, better, break, outwear, outwit, outdraw, beat are types of 'surpass'.

Derivatives of surpass

excessive, inordinate, unreasonable, undue are derivatives of 'surpass'.

Example of surpass used within this context

"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"