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

  1. be greater in scope or size than some standard
    • Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds

    Synonyms: transcend, surpass

    Kinds: overgrow

  2. 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

  3. 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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