Synonyms of transcend
22 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for transcend is surpass. Other synonyms of transcend are overreach, overpass and better.
Synonyms and similar words for transcend
verbTo pass beyond the limits of something.
verbTo surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
verbTo climb; to mount.
verbMore synonyms
- overgo
- surpassTo go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.
- dwarf
- eclipse
- go beyondTo be more than (something); to be better than (something); to surpass (something).
- breach
- cap
- outreach
- outcompassTo exceed the limits of; to surpass, transcend or go beyond.
- outstepTo step or go beyond; exceed; overstep.
- outstripTo exceed or surpass (someone or something).
- overpassTo exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
- overreachTo reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree.
- overstep
- overstride
- transgress
- excel rareTo surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
- forpass obsolete
- trespass obsoleteTo pass beyond a limit or boundary; hence, to depart; to go.
Opposite of transcend
verbMore antonyms
- fall short of
- stop short
Meaning of transcend
- verb To pass beyond the limits of something.
- verb To surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
- verb To climb; to mount.
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Questions about synonyms of transcend
- What is another word for transcend?
- Transcend has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as surpass, overreach, overpass and better.
- What is the opposite of transcend?
- The opposite of transcend is fall short of. Other antonyms of transcend are stop short.
- What does transcend mean?
- Transcend means to pass beyond the limits of something.
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