Dictionary Check: exceed

"exceed" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

verb

be greater in scope or size than some standard

Example: "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
Synonyms:
verb

be superior or better than some standard

Example: "She exceeded our expectations"
verb

be or do something to a greater degree

Example: "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"

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