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surpass
[/sərˈpæs/]
verb
superar
1.
to go beyond or exceed in performance, quality, or quantity
Her talent surpasses that of her peers.
Seu talento supera o de seus colegas.
2.
to be greater than or superior to
The results surpassed our expectations.
Os resultados superaram nossas expectativas.
3.
to go beyond the limits or scope of something
This behavior surpasses all acceptable norms.
Este comportamento ultrapassa todas as normas aceitáveis.
Synonyms
exceed
outdo
transcend
eclipse
outshine
Antonyms
fall short
lag behind
underperform
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
superar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
superar
standard usage
São Paulo
superar
standard usage
Portugal
superar
standard usage; also 'ultrapassar' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
surpass all expectations
surpass one's limits
surpass the competition
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