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Meaning of exceed
to be greater or better than something
Etymology of exceed
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"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that goes beyond a limit, standard, or expectation
Synonyms
surpass
exceed
outdo
outstrip
outrun
outshine
outclass
outperform
outmaneuver
outwit
outrank
outpace
overtake
overpass
overreach
overshadow
transcend
excel
eclipse
dominate
prevail
preponderate
overshadow
overtop
overmatch
outdistance
outrival
outplay
outscore
outshine
outvie
Definitions
- to be greater or better than something, or to do something more than is expected or required
- * to go beyond a limit or standard
Usage Examples
- The company's profits exceeded expectations last quarter
- * Her talent exceeds that of her peers
- * The new policy exceeds the standards set by the previous administration
Antonyms
fall short
fail
disappoint
underachieve
underperform
undershoot
come up short
miss
fail to meet
not reach
not attain
be below
be beneath
be inferior to
be less than
be lower than
be under
be underneath
be worse than