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SURPASSING Synonyms

21 synonyms for surpassing. (exact relations)
10 hypernyms for surpassing. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SURPASSING

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exceeding

adverb

adv

adjective satellite

• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

outclassing

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• cause to appear in a lower class

outdoing

verb

v

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outshining

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outstripping

verb

v

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

transcending

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

exceed

verb

v

verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

• be or do something to a greater degree

excel

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• distinguish oneself

outdo

verb

v

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outstrip

verb

v

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

transcend

verb

v

verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

outgo

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• money paid out; an amount spent

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outmatch

verb

v

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outperform

verb, adverb

v, adv

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

pass

verb, noun

v, n

adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

• (military) a written leave of absence

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

• any authorization to pass or go somewhere

• a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions

• a flight or run by an aircraft over a target

• a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

• a difficult juncture

• one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)

• an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

• a permit to enter or leave a military installation

• a complimentary ticket

• a usually brief attempt

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

verb

• go across or through

• move past

• make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

• for time to move forward

• place into the hands or custody of

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• travel past

• come to pass

• go unchallenged; be approved

• use up a period of time in a specific way

• pass over, across, or through

• transmit information

• disappear gradually

• go successfully through a test or a selection process

• be superior or better than some standard

• accept or judge as acceptable

• allow to go without comment or censure

• transfer to another; of rights or property

• pass into a specified state or condition; sink into

• throw (a ball) to another player

• be inherited by

• cause to pass

• grant authorization or clearance for

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• eliminate from the body

surmount

verb

v

verb

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• be on top of

• reach the highest point of

• be or do something to a greater degree

go by

verb

v

verb

• for time to move forward

• move past

• be called; go by a certain name

• be or act in accordance with

go past

verb

v

verb

• move past

• be superior or better than some standard

pass by

verb

v

verb

• move past

stand out

verb

v

verb

• be highly noticeable

• distinguish oneself

• steer away from shore, of ships

• be stubborn in resolution or resistance

Best Hypernyms For SURPASSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surpassing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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