labaw

to surpass / to exceed / moreverb / adjective

Alternative meanings

To be greater than another in degree, amount, or quality; to surpass, exceed, prevail, or be above.

Pronunciation

LAH-baw

Root and affixes

Root used to express more, superiority, or exceeding something.

Variants or conjugations

molabaw, milabaw, paglabaw, palabaw

Related words and expressions

exceed, overcome, win, higher, better

Meaning and usage notes

Labaw is used for surpassing or exceeding in comparison. For overcoming an obstacle or difficulty, pagbuntog may also fit.