surpass

• Verb, das angibt, dass jemand oder etwas eine Grenze, einen Standard, eine Erwartung oder einen anderen übertrifft oder übersteigt oder besser ist als dieser.

A verb used to indicate the act of exceeding or going beyond a limit, standard, or expectation.

1. Exceed or OutdoB2formal

   To go beyond in performance, achievement, or quality; to be better than someone or something else.

   Übertreffen

   • She surpassed all expectations in her final exam.
   • The athlete's performance surpassed the previous world record.
   • His dedication to the project surpassed that of his colleagues.

   Synonymebeatbetterexceedoutclassoutdooutrunoutshineoutstriptoptranscend

   Antonymefaillosetrailunderperform

2. To a Greater DegreeB2formal

   To do something to a greater extent or degree than someone or something else.

   Übertreffen

   • The new model surpasses the old one in speed and efficiency.
   • Her kindness surpasses that of anyone I have ever met.
   • The beauty of the landscape surpassed anything they had imagined.

   Synonymebeatexceedoutclassoutdooutshineoutstripovertaketoptranscend

3. Move PastB2formal

   To go beyond a certain point, limit, or boundary.

   Überschreiten

   • The car surpassed the speed limit on the highway.
   • The population of the city has surpassed one million.
   • The river's water level surpassed the flood warning mark.

   Synonymecrossexceedoversteptranscend

   Antonymefalllagtrail

4. Be Greater in Scope or SizeB2formal

   To be larger, more significant, or more extensive than a standard or reference point.

   Übertreffen

   • The company's profits surpassed the industry average.
   • The scope of the project surpassed all previous initiatives.
   • The impact of the discovery surpassed the initial estimates.

   Synonymeexceedoutdooutmatchoutstriptoptranscend

   Antonymefall short oflagtrailunderperform