Synonyms for Surpass
Definition of surpass
- verb
- distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math"
- be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
- move past; "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"; "He passed his professor in the hall"; "One line of soldiers surpassed the other"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "surpass"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like exceed, excel, outdo can replace "surpass" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Surpass" in song lyrics
See how surpass is used in real songs:
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"So with God on your side, there's nothing you can't surpass"
Jehovah's Boy — Let the Lord Use You -
"That you cant surpass"
Kardinal Offishal, Mastermind, Rah Digga — Lights Out -
"Can't hang you ought to stop none could surpass"
Lone Ninja — Storm Shadow