exceed

American  

[ik-seed] / ɪkˈsid /

verb (used with object)

1. to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc..

   to exceed the speed limit.

2. to go beyond the bounds or limits of.

   to exceed one's understanding.

   Synonyms:

   transcend, overstep

3. to surpass; be superior to; excel.

   Her performance exceeded all the others.

   Synonyms:

   top, cap, beat, outstrip, outdo

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verb (used without object)

1. to be greater, as in quantity or degree.

2. to surpass others; excel or be superior.

exceed British  

/ ɪkˈsiːd /

verb

1. to be superior to (a person or thing), esp in size or quality; excel

2. (tr) to go beyond the limit or bounds of

   to exceed one's income

   exceed a speed limit

3. to be greater in degree or quantity than (a person or thing)

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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

But Coulter said it appears the manufacturing need will exceed the capacity of the two docks it currently owns in Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal

While flu cases have gone up, they are still well below the peak of last year which exceeded 5,000.

From BBC

The company said it expects to exceed net operating income of $1 billion within the next five years.

From Barron's

The company said it expects to exceed net operating income of $1 billion within the next five years.

From Barron's

Enrollment numbers are exceeding expectations, and the company remains on track to submit an application with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• eclipse
• outpace
• outstrip
• top