Definition of Surpass

Verb: surpass su(r)'pÃ£s

Distinguish oneself
- excel, stand out, rule
Be or do something to a greater degree
"her performance surpasses that of any other student I know";
- outstrip, outmatch, outgo [archaic], exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform
Move past
"One line of soldiers surpassed the other";
- travel by, pass by, go past, go by, pass
Be greater in scope or size than some standard
"Their loyalty surpasses their national bonds";
- exceed, transcend