Head
Head adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Surpassing and head are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surpassing" instead an adjective "Head".
Surpassing
Surpassing adjective - Exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence.
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Head and surpassing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Head" instead an adjective "Surpassing".
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- This gets flipped on its head half way through the series where Naruto ends up surpassing Sasuke, and Sasuke's realization ends up serving as the catalyst for his FaceHeel Turn.
Source: Always Someone Better -
However, he notes that Kirino is at least facing her challenge head on, whereas when she was surpassing him in academics and athletics, he just gave up.
Source: Light Novel / Oreimo -
Marcus was able to pull a goddamn helicopter out of the sky with a small amount of effort, Michael was able to rip off William's head as if it was attached with tape, and Viktor was able to go toe to toe with Michael, only surpassing him due to experience and tenacity.
Source: Film / Underworld
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