surpassing
[ ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing ]
/ sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /
adjective
of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary: structures of surpassing magnificence.
adverb
in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.
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Definition for surpassing (2 of 2)
surpass
[ ser-pas, -pahs ]
/ sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
to go beyond in excellence or achievement; be superior to; excel: He surpassed his brother in sports.
to be beyond the range or capacity of; transcend: misery that surpasses description.
OTHER WORDS FROM surpass
sur·pass·a·ble, adjective sur·pass·er, noun un·sur·pass·a·ble, adjective un·sur·passed, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for surpassing
British Dictionary definitions for surpassing (1 of 2)
surpassing
/ (sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ) /
adjective
exceptional; extraordinary
adverb
obsolete, or poetic
(intensifier)
surpassing fair
Derived forms of surpassing
surpassingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for surpassing (2 of 2)
surpass
/ (sɜːˈpɑːs) /
verb (tr)
to be greater than in degree, extent, etc
to be superior to in achievement or excellence
to overstep the limit or range of
the theory surpasses my comprehension
Derived forms of surpass
surpassable, adjectiveWord Origin for surpass
C16: from French
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