exceed
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
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to surpass others; excel or be superior.
verb
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to be superior to (a person or thing), esp in size or quality; excel
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(tr) to go beyond the limit or bounds of
to exceed one's income
exceed a speed limit
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to be greater in degree or quantity than (a person or thing)
Other Word Forms
- exceedable adjective
- exceeder noun
- superexceed verb (used without object)
- unexceedable adjective
- unexceeded adjective
Etymology
Origin of exceed
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English exceden, from Latin excēdere “to go out, go beyond”; equivalent to ex- 1 + cede
Example Sentences
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On Friday the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act, saying Congress had to give its approval.
From Barron's
But while there have been spikes in infection, there has been nothing like the number of cases that were seen two years ago, when confirmed cases exceeded 500.
From BBC
U.S. imports from Taiwan in December, exceeding purchases of Chinese goods, which fell nearly 44%.
From Barron's
Citizenship and Immigration Services would halt the acceptance of work permit applications when average processing times at the agency exceed 180 days.
From Los Angeles Times
And the experience far exceeded any expectation I could have had about what it was going to be.
From Los Angeles Times
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