Surpassing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.verbTo go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

"The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination."

2.nounThe act or process by which something is surpassed; a bettering.

3.adjectiveBecoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding.

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