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exceeding

[ik-see-ding] / ɪkˈsi dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
better
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exceptional improved superior
STRONG
choice fitter preferred sharpened sophisticated surpassing
WEAK
bigger finer greater higher quality larger more appropriate more desirable more fitting more select more suitable more useful more valuable preferable prominent souped-up worthier
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior
WEAK
littler more ill sicker smaller tinier unhealthy worse
ADJECTIVE
excelling
Synonyms
STRONG
outshining prevailing
WEAK
excellent superior
ADJECTIVE
major
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big considerable dominant extensive large large-scale leading main primary sizable
STRONG
above better chief elder extreme senior superior upper
WEAK
greater hefty higher larger most oversized supreme ultra uppermost
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble inconsiderable inferior insignificant little secondary short small subordinate tiny unimportant
STRONG
below junior lower minor
WEAK
lesser
ADJECTIVE
more
Synonyms
STRONGEST
also extra further higher new other
STRONG
major spare
WEAK
added aggrandized amassed and another augmented besides bounteous deeper else enhanced expanded extended farther fresh heavier in addition increased innumerable larger likewise massed more than that numerous over and above supplementary too many wider
Antonyms
WEAK
fewer less
ADJECTIVE
odd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unmatched
WEAK
additional alone individual irregular left leftover lone lonely over over and above remaining singular sole solitary spare surplus unconsumed unitary unpaired
Antonyms
WEAK
matched
ADJECTIVE
superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirable exceptional first-rate good high-caliber preferable remarkable superhuman
STRONG
above capital choice dandy exclusive expert fine major over premium primary senior
WEAK
a cut above deluxe distinguished famous finer first-class first-string five-star good quality grander high-class more advanced more skillful noteworthy of higher rank overlying paramount predominant preferred prevailing superincumbent surpassing unrivalled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detestable normal ordinary unremarkable usual
STRONG
bad inferior low-class minor poor secondary unimportant
WEAK
below humble lower meek
ADJECTIVE
transcendent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abstract fantastic otherworldly sublime supernatural ultimate
WEAK
absolute accomplished beyond grasp boundless consummate entire eternal finished hypothetical ideal incomparable infinite innate intact intellectual intuitive matchless obscure original peerless perfect pre-eminent primordial superior supreme surpassing theoretical towering transcendental transcending transmundane unequalable unequalled unique unparalleled unrivalled whole
Antonyms
STRONGEST
poor real secondary
WEAK
inferior ordinary simple
ADJECTIVE
transcendent/transcendental
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute abstract accomplished beyond grasp boundless consummate entire eternal fantastic finished hypothetical ideal incomparable infinite innate intact intellectual intuitive matchless obscure original otherworldly peerless perfect preeminent primordial second to none sublime supernatural supreme surpassing theoretical towering transcending transmundane ultimate unequalable unequalled unique unparalleled unrivalled whole
Antonyms
WEAK
inferior ordinary simple
ADJECTIVE
undue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disproportionate extreme improper inappropriate inordinate needless too much unconscionable undeserved unfair unjust unjustifiable unjustified unreasonable unseemly untimely unwarranted
WEAK
exorbitant extravagant forbidden ill-timed illegal immoderate inapt indecorous inept intemperate overmuch sinister too great unapt uncalled-for underhanded unfitting unmeasurable unseasonable unsuitable unwarrantable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate decent fair fitting good just moderate moral proper reasonable suitable unprejudiced warranted
WEAK
sensible
ADVERB
besides
Synonyms
STRONG
also as well in addition likewise too
WEAK
added to additionally along with and all apart from as well as aside from beyond conjointly else exclusive of extra further furthermore in conjunction with in distinction to in excess of in other respects more more than moreover not counting on the side on top of everything other than otherwise plus secondly supplementary to to boot together with what's more with the exception of yet
PREPOSITION
above
Synonyms
STRONG
over
WEAK
beyond greater than larger than
Antonyms
WEAK
below less
PREPOSITION
above
Synonyms
WEAK
before beyond prior to superior to surpassing
Antonyms
WEAK
below deficient inferior

Example Sentences

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Bank of New York Mellon reported higher first-quarter profit, with adjusted earnings of $2.25 a share, exceeding analyst expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Dealer inventories for Ram and Jeep were 115 and 130 days of sales, exceeding the U.S. industry average of 76 days.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

WTI settles up 2.6% at $99.08 a barrel after earlier exceeding $105.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Almost a quarter of them said they were spending more than they could afford on such services, with 41% of Gen Z-ers saying they were exceeding their limits on streaming.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“But here we are, speeding down the road. And we are speeding, aren’t we, Great-Aunt Tootie? Surely we are exceeding the posted speed limit?”

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo

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