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Opposite of to be able to match or compete with (a competitor, opponent or peer)
Opposite of fail to meet a commitment to make a regular payment
Opposite of to move or act at a slow speed
To improve on
“You will have to better your grades if you want to make it to college.”
To surpass in skill or achievement
“Tom studied hard as he was determined to best his cousin in the upcoming exam.”
To take the initiative for a given task or course of action
To outdo or surpass in a race or contest
To catch up on
“In soccer, our talented and driven team continues to gain on the rest of the world.”
To advance toward success
To reach level terms with someone or something that was once ahead
To prosper or flourish, or to attain control or ascendancy
“Those who got to the market first and built up a big customer base would triumph.”
To move fast enough to reach or pass someone or something ahead
“Despite Niko Bellic driving like a mad man, the police were eventually able to catch him.”
To overpower by weight
To rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
To obscure or block out an object or light
To attach or fasten together, usually with a string or cord
“Put all your irritations and worries into a helium balloon and tie it to a chair outside the room you are in.”
To be alive at a specified time
“We live in a modern world where the online sphere constantly vies for our attention.”
To give or hand over
“Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested.”
To draw to a close
“Many of these conditions are mild and will pass quickly without treatment.”
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