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(verb) outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, exceed, surmount
be or do something to a greater degree
her performance surpasses that of any other student I know; She outdoes all other athletes; This exceeds all my expectations; This car outperforms all others in its class
(verb) go by, go past, travel by, pass, pass by
move past
A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall; One line of soldiers surpassed the other
be greater in scope or size than some standard
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
distinguish oneself
She excelled in math