transcend - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'transcend' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Transcend

[ v. i.]

- To climb; to mount.
- To be transcendent; to excel.

2 . Transcend

[ v. t.]

- To rise above; to surmount; as, lights in the heavens transcending the region of the clouds.
- To pass over; to go beyond; to exceed.
- To surpass; to outgo; to excel; to exceed.

Meaning of 'transcend' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . transcend

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- be superior or better than some standard

Example in sentence:

She exceeded our expectations;
She topped her performance of last year

Meaning (2):
- be greater in scope or size than some standard

Example in sentence:

Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds

Nearby Words:

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