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exceeds


Meanings
  • 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."
  • 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 exceeds
deeds , leads , breeds , needs
Variants
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exceed , exceeded , exceeding , exceeds
Etymology
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Originally meant 'go beyond' in Old English, excedan.


Trivia
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  1. 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.

  2. In mathematics, 'exceed' can refer to a value that is greater than a certain number or set.


Related Concepts
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  1. surpass: To go beyond or exceed a certain level or standard.

  2. outdo: To exceed or surpass someone or something in ability, achievement, or performance.


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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"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the concept of going beyond a limit or standard.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of surpassing or exceeding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'exceeds expectations'.


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