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- [ser-pas, -pahs]
- /sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs/
- /səˈpɑːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-pas, -pahs]
- /sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs/
Definitions of surpassed word
- verb with object surpassed to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed. 1
- verb with object surpassed to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel: He surpassed his brother in sports. 1
- verb with object surpassed to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend: misery that surpasses description. 1
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Origin of surpassed
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Middle French surpasser, equivalent to sur- sur-1 + passer to pass
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Parts of speech for Surpassed
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preposition
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determiner
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surpassed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surpassed
verb surpassed
- exceeded — Simple past tense and past participle of exceed.
- excelled — Simple past tense and past participle of excel.
- goosed — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
- outbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of outbalance.
- outclassed — to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.
adjective surpassed
- outdone — to surpass in execution or performance: The cook outdid himself last night.
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