Definitions
- Describing something that goes beyond a limit or expectation. - Referring to something that is more than what is necessary or required. - Talking about something that surpasses a standard or norm.
- Describing something that is exceptional or remarkable. - Referring to something that is unusual or unexpected. - Talking about something that is beyond what is considered ordinary or normal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that goes beyond what is typical or expected.
- 2Both words have a positive connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, events, or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Exceeding is typically used as a verb or present participle, while extraordinary is used as an adjective.
- 2Intensity: Exceeding implies going beyond a limit or expectation, while extraordinary implies being exceptional or remarkable.
- 3Expectation: Exceeding suggests that there was a limit or expectation in place, while extraordinary does not necessarily imply any preconceived notion.
- 4Frequency: Exceeding is less commonly used than extraordinary.
- 5Formality: Extraordinary is more formal than exceeding.
Remember this!
Exceeding and extraordinary are synonyms that describe something that goes beyond what is typical or expected. However, exceeding emphasizes going beyond a limit or expectation, while extraordinary emphasizes being exceptional or remarkable. Exceeding is less common and typically used as a verb or present participle, while extraordinary is more formal and used as an adjective.
