Synonyms for

Surpassed

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

Definition

to exceed or be better than something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

gopast pass outstrip outperform travelby transcend standout passby surpass outmatch outdo outgo surmount goby exceed excel outdo outstrip outclass outshine overtake beat exceed transcend eclipse top pass outmatch surpassing excel outpace overcome surmount outperform trump best

Synonyms by register

Formal

exceeded outperformed transcended eclipsed

Informal

beat topped outdid blew past

Literary

outshone overshadowed outstripped

Antonyms

failed lagged underperformed fell short was beaten lost

Common collocations

  • surpassed expectations
  • surpassed all records
  • surpassed the previous best
  • surpassed the competition
  • surpassed the target
  • surpassed its rivals
  • surpassed the limit

Word family

noun surpassing
verb surpass
adjective surpassing

Usage note

This word implies going beyond a previous standard or limit. It is often used in contexts of achievement, performance, or comparison.

Example sentences

  1. She surpassed her own expectations in the test.
  2. Her artwork surpassed that of her classmates.
  3. The new movie surpassed the previous one in box office.
  4. His performance in the game surpassed everyone's expectations.
  5. The company's sales surpassed the target for the year.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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