What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overreached
Example
The company overreached in their expansion plans and ended up bankrupt. [overreached: verb]
Example
She overreached herself by taking on too many responsibilities at once. [overreached: past tense]
exceed
Example
The sales figures exceeded our expectations this quarter. [exceeded: verb]
Example
The quality of the product exceeded my expectations. [exceeded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exceed is more commonly used than overreached in everyday language. Exceed is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while overreached is less common and typically used in more formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overreached and exceed?
Overreached is typically associated with a formal tone, while exceed can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
