exceed meaning
UK /ɪkˈsiːd/ US /ɪkˈsid/ 2 syllables
exceed (verb): be greater in scope or size than some standard.
exceed has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
exceed as a verb
- be greater in scope or size than some standard
- Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
Kinds: overgrow
- be superior or better than some standard
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
Synonyms: transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top
Type of: excel
Related forms: excessive, exceedance
- be or do something to a greater degree
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
Synonyms: surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, outdo, surmount, outperform
Type of: beat
Kinds: outwit, outgrow, outshout, outroar, outsail, outdraw, outsell, outpace, better, outshine, outrange, outweigh
Related forms: excessive
How to pronounce exceed
exceed is pronounced /ɪkˈsiːd/ in British English and /ɪkˈsid/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with exceed
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ED · 6-letter words
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