SURMOUNT Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word surmount. (close relations)
Definition of SURMOUNT
Best Alternative Words for SURMOUNT
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exceed | verbv | |||||||
verb • be greater in scope or size than some standard • be superior or better than some standard • be or do something to a greater degree | ||||||||
master | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill • a person who has general authority over others • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals • directs the work of others • presiding officer of a school • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution • an authority qualified to teach apprentices • key that secures entrance everywhere adjective satellite • most important element verb • be or become completely proficient or skilled in • get on top of; deal with successfully • have dominance or the power to defeat over • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
outdo | verbv | |||||||
verb • be or do something to a greater degree • get the better of | ||||||||
outgo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • money paid out; an amount spent verb • be or do something to a greater degree | ||||||||
outmatch | verbv | |||||||
verb • be or do something to a greater degree | ||||||||
outperform | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • be or do something to a greater degree | ||||||||
outstrip | verbv | |||||||
verb • be or do something to a greater degree • go far ahead of | ||||||||
overcome | verbv | |||||||
verb • win a victory over • get on top of; deal with successfully • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli • overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome | ||||||||
scale | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ordered reference standard • relative magnitude • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals verb • measure by or as if by a scale • pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard • take by attacking with scaling ladders • reach the highest point of • climb up by means of a ladder • remove the scales from • measure with or as if with scales • size or measure according to a scale | ||||||||
subdue | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
surpass | verbv | |||||||
verb • distinguish oneself • be or do something to a greater degree • move past • be greater in scope or size than some standard | ||||||||
get over | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel across or pass over • to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end • improve in health • get on top of; deal with successfully |