CEFR B2

exceeding

adjective

Meaning

Going beyond a limit or boundary; surpassing.

Examples

The speed limit was 60 mph, but he was exceeding it by at least 20 mph.
Her performance in the competition was exceeding all expectations.

Synonyms: surpassing, outdoing, transcending

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exceeding (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Definition

Going beyond a limit or boundary; surpassing.

Examples

The speed limit was 60 mph, but he was exceeding it by at least 20 mph.
Her performance in the competition was exceeding all expectations.
The company's profits are exceeding last year's figures.

How to Use exceeding

exceeding expectations (collocation): Performing better than what was expected. — "The team's performance was exceeding expectations this season."
exceeding the limit (collocation): Going beyond a set boundary or maximum. — "Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit will face heavy fines."

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