surpass
Translation
to surpass, to exceed, to outdo
Examples
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
He hopes to surpass his own record.
He hopes to surpass his own record.
Grammar Patterns
to surpass ((sth./sb.)) to do or be better than (sth./sb.) The film's success surpassed all expectations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exceed, excel, outdo; Antonyms: fall short of
Etymology
From Old French 'surpasser', from 'sur-' (over, beyond) + 'passer' (to pass). Literally 'to pass over'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as to 'pass' 'sur' (over) something or someone. You are going beyond them.