overtop

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to rise or extend above the top of something

   At high tide, waves can overtop the harbor wall.

2. 2
   verb

   to exceed or surpass something in degree, height, or quality

   The tower will overtop every neighboring building.

Formed in English from over- + top, literally to go above the top of something. The figurative sense extends physical height to superiority or excess.

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