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exceed
[ik-seed]
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc..
to exceed the speed limit.
to go beyond the bounds or limits of.
to exceed one's understanding.
to surpass; be superior to; excel.
Her performance exceeded all the others.
verb (used without object)
to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
to surpass others; excel or be superior.
exceed
/ ɪkˈsiːd /
verb
to be superior to (a person or thing), esp in size or quality; excel
(tr) to go beyond the limit or bounds of
to exceed one's income
exceed a speed limit
to be greater in degree or quantity than (a person or thing)
Other Word Forms
- exceeder noun
- exceedable adjective
- superexceed verb (used without object)
- unexceedable adjective
- unexceeded adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exceed1
Example Sentences
Stellenbosch, who exceeded expectations by reaching the semi-finals in their Confederation Cup debut last season, retained the lead while under constant pressure until added time.
"He's come in and probably exceeded expectation," McFadden said on Sky Sports.
Their findings show that upwelling zones experience acidification rates that exceed those "expected" from atmospheric CO2 alone.
Sales in 2025 are expected to exceed 20 million, or more than a quarter of cars sold worldwide.
On Friday, rescuers in Indonesia were struggling to reach the worst-affected areas of Sumatra island, while workers at a hospital in southern Thailand moved bodies into refrigerated trucks after the morgue exceeded capacity.
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