surpassed
verbHow many syllables in surpassed?
There are 2 syllables in the word surpassed.Divide surpassed into syllables:
sur · passed
How to pronounce surpassed:
Definition of surpassed:
- surpassed (verb):
- to become better, greater, or stronger than exceed
- to be greater in extent than or superior in achievement to (something or someone)
Synonyms for surpassed:
beat
best
bettered
cap
eclipse
eclipsed
exceed
exceeded
excel
excelled
go one better than
mastered
outclassed
outdid
outdistanced
outdo
outgunned
outmatched
outshine
outshined
outshone
outstrip
outstripped
overcame
overshadow
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Antonyms for surpassed:
dropped behind
fell back
fell behind
fell off
lagged
lagged behind
lost ground
trailed
trailed behind
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