What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exceed
Example
The cost of the project exceeded our budget. [exceeded: past tense]
Example
The quality of the product exceeds our expectations. [exceeds: present tense]
overtake
Example
The car overtook the truck on the highway. [overtake: verb]
Example
The new company overtook the old one in sales. [overtaken: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exceed is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while overtake is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between exceed and overtake?
Exceed is more formal than overtake, which is more commonly used in everyday language and informal contexts.
