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exceeds

The correct spelling is exceeds.

How to pronounce exceeds

verb

Say it like: Exs-eed-s

The correct spelling is exceeds. To be larger, greater than (something). For example: "The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004."

Usage Examples

The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004.

The quality of her essay has exceeded my expectations.

Your password cannot exceed eight characters.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To be larger, greater than (something).
  2. 2.To be better than (something).
  3. 3.To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.
  4. 4.To predominate.
  5. 5.To go too far; to be excessive.

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