Definitions for surmount

Definitions for (verb) surmount

Main entry: outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, exceed, surmount, surpass

Definition: be or do something to a greater degree

Usage: 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


Main entry: get over, master, overcome, subdue, surmount

Definition: get on top of; deal with successfully

Usage: He overcame his shyness


Main entry: surmount, scale

Definition: reach the highest point of

Usage: We scaled the Mont Blanc


Main entry: surmount

Definition: be on top of

Usage: The scarf surmounted the gown


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