Dictionary

1. (

• excel ,
• stand_out ,
• surpass

) distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" ;

2. (

• surpass ,
• outstrip ,
• outmatch ,
• outgo ,
• exceed ,
• outdo ,
• surmount ,
• outperform

) 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" ;

3. (

• travel_by ,
• pass_by ,
• surpass ,
• go_past ,
• go_by ,
• pass ,

) 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" ;

4. (

• exceed ,
• transcend ,
• surpass ,

) be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds" ;