surpassed
Did better than
Surpassed is the past tense of surpass, meaning to exceed or go beyond in quality, quantity, or achievement.
Something that surpassed expectations turned out better than anticipated: The sequel surpassed the original.
A record is surpassed when someone beats it.
Her skills surpassed those of her teachers.
Passed while moving
- outstrippedExceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- betteredExceeded or improved upon
- toppedExceeded or crowned
bested · outperformed · outpaced · outmatched · outclassed · outdone · transcended · surmounted
Went beyond usual limits
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- ascendedMoved to higher position
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- sublimatedConverted to purer form
nirvana · moksha · satori · awakening · illumination · liberation · transformation · transcendental
Defeated through superior tactics
- outsmartedDefeated by cleverness
- outflankedBypassed at the flanks
- outgunnedInferior in armament
- vanquishedDefeated completely
conquered · defeated · trounced · subdued · routed · crushed · prevailed · triumphed
overtaken
Passed while moving
- outstrippedExceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- betteredExceeded or improved upon
topped · bested · outperformed · outpaced · outmatched · outclassed · outdone · transcended · surmounted · overcome
transcended
Went beyond usual limits
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- ascendedMoved to higher position
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
sublimated · nirvana · moksha · satori · awakening · illumination · liberation · transformation · transcendental · otherworldly
outmaneuvered
Defeated through superior tactics
- outsmartedDefeated by cleverness
- outflankedBypassed at the flanks
- outgunnedInferior in armament
vanquished · conquered · defeated · trounced · subdued · routed · crushed · prevailed · triumphed · dominated
excelled
Performed exceptionally well
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
champion · star · ace · master · expert · genius · adept · savant · wizard · luminary
- demolishedbeaten, defeated, crushed, destroyed, demolished
surpassedfailed
Did not succeed
fallen short · underperformed · disappointed · flopped · missed the mark
surpassedtrailed
Followed or lagged
lagged behind · followed · fell behind · fell back · lost ground
surpass, unsurpassed, surpassing, surpasses, surpassingly, surpassable