exceed
6 antonyms and opposites of exceed, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To be greater than, or go beyond, a certain amount or limit.
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How to use exceed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French exceder, from Latin excedere, "to go beyond," from ex- ("out") + cedere ("to go, yield") — the same root as "cede" and "accede."
Full origin of exceed →Frequently asked questions
What does “exceed” mean?
The word “exceed” means to be greater than, or go beyond, a certain amount or limit. In plain terms, to go beyond a limit, or to be better than something.
How do you pronounce “exceed”?
“Exceed” is pronounced ihk-SEED (/ɪkˈsiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “exceed” in a sentence?
Here is “exceed” used in a sentence: “His expenses exceeded the budget by a wide margin.”
What is another word for “exceed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “exceed” include top, outperform, surpass, overstep, bear away the bell and best.
What is the opposite of “exceed”?
The opposite of “exceed” — its antonyms — are to fail, to be inferior, to fall short, to subceed and to fall below.
What part of speech is “exceed”?
“Exceed” is a verb.
Where does the word “exceed” come from?
The word “exceed” comes from Latin. From Old French exceder, from Latin excedere, "to go beyond," from ex- ("out") + cedere ("to go, yield") — the same root as "cede" and "accede.".
Is “exceed” a common word?
“Exceed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between exceed and excel?
To exceed means to go beyond a limit or amount, or to be better than something specific, while to excel means to be exceptionally good at an activity. You exceed a target or a speed limit, but you excel at a skill such as maths or music.
What is the difference between exceed and accede?
These similar-sounding words have unrelated meanings: exceed means to go beyond a limit or surpass something, while accede means to agree to a request or to take up a high office. Only exceed relates to going past an amount or standard.
What is the difference between exceed and surpass?
Both mean to go beyond, and they often overlap, but exceed frequently refers to passing a fixed number, limit, or standard, while surpass more often stresses outdoing someone or something in quality or achievement. You exceed the budget but surpass your rivals.
Does exceed take a preposition?
Exceed is normally used without a preposition and takes a direct object, as in exceed expectations or exceed the limit. Adding "over" is unnecessary; the related noun appears in the fixed phrase "in excess of."