Exceed and Overshadow

Exceed

Exceed verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.
Usage example: her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know
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Synonyms for Exceed

Overshadow is a synonym for exceed in outdo topic. In some cases you can use "Overshadow" instead a verb "Exceed", when it comes to topics like surpass, outclass.

Nearby Words: exceeding, exceeded

Overshadow

Overshadow verb - To be greater in importance than.
Usage example: later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games

Exceed is a synonym for overshadow in outdo topic. You can use "Exceed" instead a verb "Overshadow", if it concerns topics such as outshine, outclass.

Nearby Word: overshadowing

Common collocations

original exceed original overshadow original
characters exceed characters overshadow characters
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