surpassing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /sərˈpæs/
Definition
To go beyond or be greater than something in amount, degree, or ability.
Examples
Her latest novel has surpassed all her previous works in popularity.
The company's profits surpassed the forecasted figures for the year.
He was determined to surpass his own record in the next competition.
How to Use surpassing
- surpass expectations (collocation)
- To be much better than what was expected. — "The new product's sales have surpassed all expectations."
- surpass a record (collocation)
- To achieve a result that is better than a previous best. — "The athlete surpassed his own personal best time."
- surpass a number/figure (collocation)
- To be greater than a specific quantity or amount. — "The company's revenue surpassed the one million dollar mark."
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