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View synonyms for exceeding

exceeding

[ ik-see-ding ]

adjective

  1. extraordinary; exceptional.


adverb

  1. Archaic. exceedingly.

exceeding

/ ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. very great; exceptional or excessive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adverb

  1. an archaic word for exceedingly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exceeding1

First recorded in 1485–95; exceed + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

But, according to Brühlart, the number of cash transactions exceeding €10,000 ($14,000) also has decreased steadily.

That Kickstarter campaign raised $56,000, exceeding their $35,000 goal.

Over 4,400 American troops were killed, and nearly 32,000 wounded, at a price tag exceeding $4 trillion.

The second group did far better than the first in exceeding their weight-loss goals.

HealthyWage offers three types of weight-loss groups—all with a cash prize for meeting or exceeding goals.

The Act permits member banks to accept an amount of bills not exceeding 50 per cent.

The station now covers nearly 12 acres, the length of platforms exceeding 1-1/2 miles.

Would Hodson, knowing the exceeding importance of his mission, have turned to rescue a servant or raise a fallen horse?

I believe you will find this an exceeding good duty for a 5½-inch cylinder engine.

Behold my servant shall understand, he shall be exalted, and extolled, and shall be exceeding high.

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