surpass

v 1: distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" [syn: {excel}, {stand

out}]

2: 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"

[syn: {outstrip}, {outmatch}, {outgo}, {exceed}, {outdo},

{surmount}]

3: pass by; "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" [syn: {travel by}, {pass

by}, {go past}, {go by}, {pass}]

4: go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"

[syn: {exceed}, {transcend}]