<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.</li><li>to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel: He surpassed his brother in sports.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>outstrip, beat</li><li>to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend: misery that surpasses description.</li></ul>