Main Entry: sur·pass

Pronunciation: \sər-ˈpas\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle French surpasser, from sur- + passer to pass

Date: 1555

1 : to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed <surpassed her rivals> <surpassed all expectations>
2 : to go beyond : overstep
3 : to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of <a beauty that surpasses description>

synonyms see exceed

— sur·pass·able \-ˈpa-sə-bəl\ adjective