Überragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "tower above", "stand out" or "surpass".

Essential properties of "überragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überragen
Simple past: überragte
Participle: überragt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "überragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Stand out in height or quality"

Definition: "To stand out in height or quality above something or someone."
Translation(s): tower above, stand out, surpass, excel
Synonym(s): hervorragen, dominieren
Antonym(s): unterlegen, zurückstehen
Related word(s): überwinden, übertreffen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Turm überragt alle anderen Gebäude der Stadt.The tower towers above all other buildings in the city.
In der Wissenschaft überragt sie ihre Kollegen.In science, she surpasses her colleagues.
Der Berg überragt die umliegende Landschaft.The mountain towers above the surrounding landscape.

2.) "Have superior importance or influence"

Definition: "To have superior importance or influence over others."
Translation(s): outweigh, surpass, exceed, overshadow
Synonym(s): dominieren, überwiegen
Antonym(s): unterliegen, nachstehen
Related word(s): übertreffen, überdauern

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Leistungen überragen die der anderen Sportler.His achievements surpass those of the other athletes.
Die Bedeutung dieses Ereignisses überragt alle anderen.The importance of this event outweighs all others.
Ihre Fähigkeiten überragen die ihrer Mitbewerber.Her abilities surpass those of her competitors.

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