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surpass definition

sur·pass (sər pas′, -päs′)

transitive verb

  1. to excel or be superior to
  2. to exceed in quantity, degree, amount, etc.
  3. to go beyond the limit, capacity, range, etc. of riches surpassing belief

Etymology: MFr surpasser < sur- (see sur-) + passer, to pass

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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