exceeds
Meanings
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verb
go beyond a certain limit or standard; surpass
- "The student's grades exceeded expectations."
- "The new car model exceeds the old one in features."
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verb
have or show more of a quality, quantity, or ability than is necessary, desirable, or acceptable
- "His arrogance exceeded all bounds."
- "The amount of rainfall exceeded the town's capacity to handle it."
Antonyms
fail , inferior , subceed
Synonyms
excel , outperform , surpass , cross the line , outbalance , outweigh , outstep , overstep , surpass
Rhymes
Words rhyming with exceedsdeeds , leads , breeds , needs
Variants
List of all variants of exceeds that leads to same resultexceed , exceeded , exceeding , exceeds
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'go beyond' in Old English, excedan.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'exceed' is also used in the context of maritime law, referring to a ship's ability to carry more cargo than its registered limit.
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In mathematics, 'exceed' can refer to a value that is greater than a certain number or set.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
surpass: To go beyond or exceed a certain level or standard.
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outdo: To exceed or surpass someone or something in ability, achievement, or performance.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, exceeds is often used in the context of surpassing expectations or limitations. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout is surprised when her father defends Tom Robinson, exceeding her initial perceptions of him.
How to Memorize "exceeds"
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visualize
- Visualize the concept of going beyond a limit or standard.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of surpassing or exceeding.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'exceeds expectations'.
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