Surpassed vs Restrained - What's the difference?
surpassed | restrained |
(surpass)
To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
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(restrain)
As verbs the difference between surpassed and restrained
is that surpassed is (surpass) while restrained is (restrain).As an adjective restrained is
held back, limited, kept in check or under control.surpassed
English
Verb
(head)surpass
English
Verb
(es)- The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.
- The heavy rains threatened to surpass the capabilities of the levee, endangering the town on the other side.
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See also
* exceed * excel * outdo * outstripExternal links
* * *restrained
English
Adjective
(head)- He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.
Verb
(head)- He was restrained by the straight jacket.