surpass
Translation
to surpass, to exceed, to outdo
Examples
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
He hopes to surpass the world record.
He hopes to surpass the world record.
Grammar Patterns
to surpass ((sth./sb.)) to do or be better or greater than (sth./sb.) else Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exceed, excel, outdo, transcend
Etymology
From Old French 'surpasser', from 'sur-' (over, beyond) + 'passer' (to pass). Literally 'to pass over'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'super pass'. To pass something in a 'super' way, meaning to go beyond it.