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Strongest matches

be insufficient, fall short, defy, exceed, surpass

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Example Sentences

Example:Her explanation was insufficient to clear all their doubts.

Definition:To be inadequate or not enough for a particular need, requirement, or purpose.

From be insufficient

Example:The stock level falls short of the expected demand.

Definition:To be lacking or inadequate; to fail to meet a requirement or standard.

From fall short

Example:The legislation defies all expectations of what would be accepted.

Definition:To challenge or resist, often against authority or conventional wisdom.

From defy

Example:The test results exceed all our initial expectations.

Definition:To surpass or go beyond a particular amount, limit, or standard.

From exceed

Example:His performance in the final exam surpasses the prep test results.

Definition:To go beyond or excel a particular amount or level.

From surpass