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Surmounted

Verb / sɜ:ˈmaʊntɪd / Another word for surmounted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'surmounted' means to overcome or conquer a difficulty or obstacle.

Synonyms & similar words

outgo outstrip getover subdue exceed outperform outmatch surmount overcome master scale outdo surpass conquered overcame defeated overpowered mastered beat vanquished subdued dominated controlled outdid outperformed outshined overwhelmed outmaneuvered outsmarted outplayed outmatched

Example sentences

  1. She surmounted her fear of swimming and learned to swim.
  2. The team surmounted a challenging opponent and won the game.
  3. He surmounted his shyness and gave a confident presentation.
  4. The students surmounted the difficult math problem and solved it correctly.
  5. They surmounted the language barrier and communicated effectively.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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