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Meaning of was exceeded
The primary meaning of "was exceeded" is that a limit or expectation has been surpassed or gone beyond.
Etymology of was exceeded
The word "exceed" comes from the Old French word "exceder", which is derived from the Latin words "ex" meaning "beyond" and "cedere" meaning "to go".
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that goes beyond a limit or expectation.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "exceed" means to be greater or more extensive than something else, or to go beyond a limit or expectation.
- * It can also mean to surpass or outdo someone or something in a particular quality or activity.
Usage Examples
- The company's profits were exceeded by their expectations, resulting in a successful quarter.
- * The athlete's performance was exceeded by her rival, who set a new record in the event.
- * The beauty of the sunset was exceeded by the stunning view of the stars that followed.
Antonyms
fell short
failed
was inferior
was insufficient
was inadequate
came up short
was defeated
was surpassed
was outdone
was outrun
was outpaced
was outperformed
was outplayed
was outmaneuvered
was outrivaled
was outclassed
was overpassed
was overreached
was overtaken
was underachieved