Surpass

usgb/sərˈpæs/
verb

To do or be better than something or someone else.

Her time in the 100-meter race surpassed the previous world record.
Visual representation of "surpass" - To do or be better than something or someone else.

Often appears as...

  • surpass expectations
  • surpass previous record
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Positive Achievement

Often used to highlight a positive achievement or improvement over others or past performance.

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He worked hard to surpass last year's sales numbers.
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Not Always Expected

Use 'surpass' when an achievement is impressive because it was not widely anticipated.

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The young athlete managed to surpass all seasoned runners.
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Relative Comparison

Implies a comparison with a clear reference point, like a record, expectation, or norm.

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The sequel surpassed the original film in both storyline and special effects.
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