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EXCEED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXCEED?

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Exceed as a Verb
Definitions of "Exceed" as a verb
Synonyms of "Exceed" as a verb (32 Words)
Usage Examples of "Exceed" as a verb
Associations of "Exceed" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Exceed” are: surpass, transcend, go past, overstep, pass, top, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, be more than, be greater than, be over, run over, go over, go beyond, overshoot, overreach, outshine, outclass, cap, beat, be superior to, be better than, go one better than, better, eclipse, overshadow, put in the shade, put to shame

Exceed as a Verb

Definitions of "Exceed" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exceed” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Be superior or better than some standard.
Be greater in scope or size than some standard.
Be or do something to a greater degree.
Be better than; surpass.
Go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit.
Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing.

Synonyms of "Exceed" as a verb (32 Words)

be better than	Have an existence, be extant.
be greater than	Be priced at.
be more than	Be priced at.
be over	Happen, occur, take place.
be superior to	Occupy a certain position or area.
beat	Shape by beating. Reading beats watching television.
better	Get better. She bettered her own record.
cap	Place a limit or restriction on (prices, expenditure, or borrowing. Snow capped the mountains.
eclipse	Cause an eclipse of a celestial body by intervention. The Sun eclipses the moon today.
go beyond	Follow a certain course.
go one better than	Be ranked or compare.
go over	Pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action.
go past	Follow a certain course.
outclass	Be far superior to. Villa totally outclassed us in the first half.
outdo	Get the better of. Not to be outdone Vicky and Laura reached the same standard.
outgo	Be or do something to a greater degree. He on horseback outgoes him on foot.
outmatch	Be superior to (an opponent or rival. Vast chambers were built which outmatched anything to be seen in Europe.
outperform	Perform better than. An experienced employee will outperform* the novice.*
outshine	Shine more brightly than. It is a shame when a mother outshines a daughter.
outstrip	Be or do something to a greater degree. During the morning warm up he once again outstripped the field.
overreach	Try to do more than is possible. Never lean sideways from a ladder or overreach.
overshadow	Tower above and cast a shadow over. An enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage.
overshoot	Exceed (a financial target or limit. The department may overshoot* its cash limit.*
overstep	Be superior or better than some standard. He has overstepped the bounds of acceptable discipline.
pass	Come to pass. The freedom to pass* along the highway.*
put in the shade	Adapt.
put to shame	Attribute or give.
run over	Continue to exist.
surmount	Reach the highest point of. The scarf surmounted the gown.
surpass	Be or do something to a greater degree. The organist was surpassing himself.
top	Remove the top of a vegetable or fruit in preparation for cooking. A star tops the Christmas Tree.
transcend	Be superior or better than some standard. This was an issue transcending party politics.

Usage Examples of "Exceed" as a verb

Economic growth exceeded expectations this year.
This exceeds all my expectations.
The Tribunal's decision clearly exceeds its powers under the statute.
She exceeded our expectations.
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds.
Production costs have exceeded £60,000.

Associations of "Exceed" (30 Words)

absenteeism	Habitual absence from work. High levels of absenteeism* caused by low job motivation.*
ahead	Ahead of time in anticipation. Ahead by two pawns.
beat	A member of the beat generation a nonconformist in dress and behavior. The beat* of the swallow s wings as they dive after midges.*
better	The better one that which is better. His account can hardly be bettered.
conquer	Gain the love, admiration, or respect of (a person or group of people. They ve conquered new markets in Japan.
defeat	An instance of defeating or being defeated. Don t cheat by allowing your body to droop this defeats the object of the exercise.
excel	Perform exceptionally well. She excelled in math.
inflation	A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. The inflation* of a balloon.*
outdistance	Leave (a competitor or pursuer) far behind. He outdistanced the other runners.
outdo	Get the better of. The men tried to outdo* each other in their generosity.*
outpace	Go, rise, or improve faster than. Import growth outpaced export growth in the second quarter.
outrun	Go beyond or exceed. Their one chance was to outrun* their pursuers.*
outstrip	Go far ahead of. During the morning warm up he once again outstripped the field.
outwit	Beat through cleverness and wit. Ray had outwitted many an opponent.
over	Over the entire area. The jukebox plays every song twice over.
overcome	Overcome as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. She was obviously overcome* with excitement.*
overreach	An injury to a forefoot of a horse resulting from its having overreached. Never lean sideways from a ladder or overreach.
overstep	Pass beyond (limits or boundaries. He has overstepped the bounds of acceptable discipline.
overtake	Catch up with and possibly overtake. Her car overtook a line of vehicles.
pass	Pass time in a specific way. Your letter has been passed to Mr Rich for action.
precede	Come before in order or position. He let her precede* him through the gate.*
rushing	The action of gaining yardage or scoring a touchdown or conversion by running from scrimmage with the ball. Responders attempted to shut off the rushing* water.*
simplistic	Characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity. A simplistic* theory of the universe.*
subdue	Overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person. Subdue one s appetites.
surmount	Stand or be placed on top of. All manner of cultural differences were surmounted.
surpass	Be or do something to a greater degree. He continued to surpass* me at all games.*
transcend	Be greater in scope or size than some standard. This was an issue transcending party politics.
transcendent	Exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence. The notion of any transcendent* reality beyond thought.*
transgress	(of the sea) spread over (an area of land. The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island.
trespass	Entry to a person’s land or property without permission. A man who had trespassed against Judaic law.