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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

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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That’s “the widest spread in history exceeding anything during the tech bubble,” Krinsky said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The U.S. private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, exceeding economists’ consensus of 38,500 and nearly matching February’s gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Combined with city and county money, the total proposed public backing has reached $870 million, far exceeding what the team originally asked for.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

This past fall the IMF warned of inflated credit ratings on life insurers’ private credit holdings, which could result in defaults far exceeding predictions in a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In contrast, many islands with intensive agriculture attained population densities exceeding 120 per square mile.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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