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ex·ceed
 exceed
- pronunciation:
- ihk
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
exceeded, exceeding, exceeds |
| definition 1: |
to go beyond (what is required, expected, or considered reasonable).
He claimed that he was not exceeding the speed limit.You shouldn't exceed the recommended dosage for this drug.The weight of baggage may not exceed seventy pounds.
- synonyms:
- outreach, transcend
- similar words:
- outdo, overachieve, overdo, overreach, overrun, overshoot, overstep, surpass
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| definition 2: |
to do better than; surpass.
She wanted to exceed the teacher's expectations of her.- synonyms:
- better, cap, outrun, outstrip, surpass, top, transcend
- similar words:
- beat, best, break, eclipse, excel, outclass, outdo, outrank, outshine, overrun, overshoot
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| related words: |
ace, beggar, lead, outweigh, overshadow, overtake, pass, transcend |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be greater or superior.
- synonyms:
- excel, tower
- similar words:
- shine
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| related words: |
excel |
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