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EXCEED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word exceed. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word exceed. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXCEED

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surpass
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

outperform
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

overstep
verbv
verb

• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

• be superior or better than some standard

transcend
verbv
verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

excel
verb, nounv, n
verb

• distinguish oneself

outbalance
verbv
verb

• weigh more heavily

outdo
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outgo
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money paid out; an amount spent

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outmatch
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outstrip
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

outweigh
verbv
verb

• be heavier than

• weigh more heavily

pass
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

• (military) a written leave of absence

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

• any authorization to pass or go somewhere

• a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions

• a flight or run by an aircraft over a target

• a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

• a difficult juncture

• one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)

• an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

• a permit to enter or leave a military installation

• a complimentary ticket

• a usually brief attempt

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

verb

• go across or through

• move past

• make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

• for time to move forward

• place into the hands or custody of

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• travel past

• come to pass

• go unchallenged; be approved

• use up a period of time in a specific way

• pass over, across, or through

• transmit information

• disappear gradually

• go successfully through a test or a selection process

• be superior or better than some standard

• accept or judge as acceptable

• allow to go without comment or censure

• transfer to another; of rights or property

• pass into a specified state or condition; sink into

• throw (a ball) to another player

• be inherited by

• cause to pass

• grant authorization or clearance for

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• eliminate from the body

surmount
verbv
verb

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• be on top of

• reach the highest point of

• be or do something to a greater degree

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

outstep
verbv
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go past
verbv
verb

• move past

• be superior or better than some standard

Best Hypernyms For EXCEED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for exceed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
beat crush excel shell surpass trounce vanquish
Phrases (2)
beat outstand out

Alternatives for SURPASS

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