Synonyms for
Exceeding
Definition
going beyond what is usual or expected
Synonyms & similar words
outgo
prodigious
outstrip
olympian
exceed
transcend
pass
outperform
outmatch
surmount
exceptional
surpassing
top
outdo
overstep
surpass
gopast
surpassing
excessive
extraordinary
exceptional
outstanding
above-average
surpassing
transcendent
superior
unmatched
unprecedented
unequalled
unrivaled
extra
extreme
immoderate
intense
exaggerated
over-the-top
over
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- exceeding expectations
- exceeding the limit
- exceeding the budget
- exceeding the speed limit
- exceeding capacity
- exceeding all expectations
- exceeding the norm
Word family
Usage note
Often used in formal contexts to indicate going beyond a set limit, standard, or expectation. Be mindful of its intensity; 'exceeding' implies a significant degree of going beyond.
Example sentences
- The teacher was pleased with the student's exceeding performance on the test.
- The team was exceeding their goals for the season.
- The price of the car was exceeding the family's budget.
- The cake had an exceeding amount of frosting on it.
- The athlete's exceeding speed helped him win the race.
Quotes
The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create. - Leonard Sweet
Exceeding expectations is the key to success. - Unknown
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. - Andrew Carnegie