transcend
16 synonyms and 2 antonyms for transcend, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To go beyond the usual limits of something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
fall short of
stop short
How to use transcend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
transcend boundaries
transcend differences
transcend the ordinary
Etymology
From Old French "transcender," from Latin "transcendere" — "to climb over or surpass," from "trans-" ("across") plus "scandere" ("to climb").
Full origin of transcend →Frequently asked questions
What does “transcend” mean?
The word “transcend” means to go beyond the usual limits of something. In plain terms, to rise above or go past normal boundaries.
How do you pronounce “transcend”?
“Transcend” is pronounced tran-SEHND (/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “transcend” in a sentence?
Here is “transcend” used in a sentence: “Great art can transcend language barriers.”
What is another word for “transcend”?
Words with a similar meaning to “transcend” include overgo, surpass, dwarf, eclipse, excel and forpass.
What is the opposite of “transcend”?
The opposite of “transcend” — its antonyms — are fall short of and stop short.
What part of speech is “transcend”?
“Transcend” is a verb.
Where does the word “transcend” come from?
The word “transcend” comes from Latin. From Old French "transcender," from Latin "transcendere" — "to climb over or surpass," from "trans-" ("across") plus "scandere" ("to climb").
