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- Dictionaryexceeding/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. very great: "she spoke warmly of his exceeding kindness"
adverb
- 1. extremely; exceedingly: "an ale of exceeding poor quality"
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Exceeding is the present participle of exceed, which means to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit. See how to use exceeding in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.
Exceed means to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit. Learn how to use exceed in different contexts, such as business, law, or education, with synonyms and examples.
Exceeding means exceptional in amount, quality, or degree. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for exceeding in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Exceeding means very great, exceptional or excessive, or surpassing, extraordinary or extreme. It is an adjective or an adverb, and an archaic word for exceedingly.
Define exceeding. exceeding synonyms, exceeding pronunciation, exceeding translation, English dictionary definition of exceeding. adj. Extreme; extraordinary: a night of exceeding darkness. adv. Archaic Exceedingly.
to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit: The final cost should not exceed $5,000. The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations. She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit. Synonyms.
verb (used with object) to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc.: to exceed the speed limit. to go beyond the bounds or limits of: to exceed one's understanding. Synonyms: transcend, overstep. to surpass; be superior to; excel: Her performance exceeded all the others. Synonyms: top, cap, beat, outstrip, outdo.
