IELTS Anvil

surpass

CEFR: C1

To exceed, outdo, or be significantly greater in quality, degree, or quantity.

Synonyms

transcend
exceed

Common Collocations

surpass expectations
surpass previous records
far surpass

Example Sentence

Total renewable power generation surpassed coal combustion output for the first time in the nation's history.

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