Collocations for "surpass"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "surpass" in context.
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surpass
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- surpass the [record, limit]
- the [athlete, sprinter, rider] surpassed the previous record
- a [record] surpassed by [none, nobody, few]
- sales have surpassed [five million, last year's figure, targets]
- he surpassed all [the others, other candidates, expectations]
- surpass your own [goals, limits, expectations]
- (you've) surpassed yourself
- [beauty, misery] that surpasses description
'surpass' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):