Cool MateExceed vs You're faster than this
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Exceed
Beyond 10,000 (less common)B2verb
You're faster than this
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: You're faster than this
| Exceed | You're faster than this | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jɔːr ˈfɑːstər ðən ðɪs//🇺🇸 //jʊr ˈfæstər ðən ðɪs// |
| Meaning | to go beyond a limit or amount | You are quicker than this. |
| Example | The price will not exceed £100. | You're faster than this when you really focus! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | considerably, far, greatly, be expected to, be likely to, be unlikely to | faster pace, faster response, faster time |
| Antonyms | fall short, underachieve, fail | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Exceed' is sometimes incorrectly used without an object., Learners may confuse 'exceed' with 'succeed', thinking they mean the same thing., Some may use 'exceeded' in the present tense instead of the correct form. | Omitting 'than' in comparisons., Using 'this' to refer to something not immediately present., Confusing 'faster' with 'more fast'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'exceed' in formal and neutral contexts, especially when discussing limits, expectations, or measurements. It is appropriate in business or academic settings but may sound overly formal in casual conversation. | This phrase is often used to encourage someone to be quicker. Informal contexts may include sports or casual conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Exceed vs You're faster than this
What's the difference between Exceed and You're faster than this?
Exceed: to go beyond a limit or amount You're faster than this: You are quicker than this.
Which is more common: Exceed and You're faster than this?
You're faster than this is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Exceed: The price will not exceed £100. You're faster than this: You're faster than this when you really focus!
Can I use Exceed and You're faster than this interchangeably?
Not always. Exceed and You're faster than this are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.