surpasses
|sur-pass-es|
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/sərˈpæsɪz/
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/səˈpɑːsɪz/
(surpass)
exceeding limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surpass' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'surpasser,' where 'sur-' meant 'over' and 'passer' meant 'to pass.'
Historical Evolution
'surpasser' transformed into the Middle English word 'surpassen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'surpass'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pass over or beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exceed or go beyond.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to exceed or go beyond in amount, degree, or quality.
Her performance surpasses all expectations.
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Verb 2
to be greater than something else.
The new model surpasses the old one in efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45