Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with surpass in American Collocation
greatly
easily
far
greatly
truly
We rely on the goodwill of the people of Chesterfield and this has far surpassed all expectations.
maybe/definitely
almost
certainly
perhaps
possibly
probably
We use the word ’ perfect’ to describe anything which comes up to, or perhaps surpasses, our highest existing expectations.
with time expressions
already
finally
never
now
often
soon
The first volume came out in 1848 and it soon surpassed all his other books in popularity.
even
actually
even
Anxiety can surpass even smoking as a risk for certain heart problems.
aim
figure
goal
mark
target
I far surpassed my intended goals and more.
beauty
beauty
glory
Sicily has many ancient ruins, but none surpasses the glory that is Agrigento.
expectations
expectations
someone’s wildest dreams
The flat surpassed my expectations.
achievement
achievement
performance
record
standard
Both are hoping to surpass their past performance in their new roles.
limit
boundary
limit
Sanchez is a musician that surpasses the boundaries of traditional sounds.