The difference between Overshadow and Surpass
When used as verbs, overshadow means to obscure something by casting a shadow, whereas surpass means to go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Overshadow and Surpass
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Overshadow as a verb (transitive):
To obscure something by casting a shadow.
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Overshadow as a verb (transitive):
To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
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Overshadow as a verb (transitive):
To shelter or protect.
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Surpass as a verb (transitive):
To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
Examples:
"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."