exceed

/ɪkˈsiːd/verb
Middle School
1

To be larger, greater than (something).

2

To be better than (something).

3

To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.

4

To predominate.

5

To go too far; to be excessive.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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