Surpassed

Pronunciation: /sərˈpæst/

Surpassed (verb)

  1. To do better than someone or something, reaching a higher level or result.
  2. To be greater than a limit, amount, or standard, especially in measurements or numbers.
  3. To finish, arrive, or happen later than expected, but with a better outcome than others.

Examples

  • The new team surpassed the old one by more points.
  • The runner surpassed the record by more seconds.