sur-

over, above

Usage

  • surmount

    If you surmount a problem or difficulty, you get the better of it by conquering or overcoming it.

  • surfeit

    If you have a surfeit of something, you have much more than what you need.

  • surmise

    If you surmise why something has occurred, you make a guess, offer a possibility, or have a theory about it.

  • unsurpassed

    If you are unsurpassed in what you do, you are the best—period.

  • surface

    The surface of something, such as a lake or a table, is the top layer or part of it.

  • survive

    If you survive something, such as a difficult time or trouble, you manage to make it through or live to tell of it.

  • surcease

    a stopping

  • surcharge

    charge an extra fee, as for a special service

  • surface(n.)

    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

  • surface(v.)

    come to the surface

  • surname

    the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

  • surpass

    distinguish oneself

  • surround

    extend on all sides of simultaneously

  • surveillance

    close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

  • survey

    consider in a comprehensive way

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