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Her score can surpass last week's score.
What does Surpass mean?
to do better than or go beyond.
Dictionary definition
To go beyond or do better than a goal, limit, or expectation.
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The class worked hard to surpass its reading goal.
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The project surpassed expectations because the team added clear evidence and examples.
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What does surpass mean?
Surpass means to do better than or go beyond.
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Which word is closest in meaning to surpass?
Exceed is close in meaning to surpass in this context.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The runner hoped to ___ her personal best time.
Surpass fits because the runner wants to do better than her past time.
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WordSurpass.
Partverb.
MeaningSurpass means to do better than or go beyond.
ExampleExample: Her score can surpass last week's score.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- sur · pass
- Strongest beat
- pass
- Ending
- pass
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pass.
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Synonyms
Words like Surpass
exceedUse when going beyond a limit or expectation.
outdoUse when doing better than someone or something.
go beyondA simple phrase for surpass.
Antonyms
Opposite words
fall shortTo fail to reach a goal or expectation.
lag behindTo remain behind others or a target.
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Word family
Surpass word family
Base word
surpass
verb
surpasses
Goes beyond a goal or expectation now or often.
verb
surpassed
Went beyond a goal or expectation in the past.
verb
surpassing
Going beyond a goal or expectation now.
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