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exceed
(/I/k's/i/d )

verb (v)

  • be greater in scope or size than some standard(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds.
    Synonym:
    surpass, transcend
    source: wordnet30
  • be superior or better than some standard(verb.stative)
    Example:
    She exceeded our expectations.
    source: wordnet30
  • be or do something to a greater degree(verb.competition)
    Example:
    This exceeds all my expectations.
    source: wordnet30
  • To go beyond; to proceed beyond the given or supposed limit or measure of; to outgo; to surpass; -- used both in a good and a bad sense; as, one man exceeds another in bulk, stature, weight, power, skill, etc.; one offender exceeds another in villainy; his rank exceeds yours.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To go too far; to pass the proper bounds or measure.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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