Exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/
To go beyond what you think you can do, like getting more candies than you expected on Halloween.
Examples
- My test score exceeded my expectations, and I was so happy with my hard work.
- The team exceeded their goal and won the championship game by five points.
- When I baked cookies, the smell exceeded my hopes, and they tasted amazing!
Synonyms
surpass
outdo
outshine
go beyond
top
Antonyms
fail
fall short
underachieve
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