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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.
Synonyms: ,
- to surpass; be superior to; excel:
Her performance exceeded all the others.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used without object)
- to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
- to surpass others; excel or be superior.
exceed
/ ɪˈː /
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)
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
- ˈ岹, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·İ noun
- p·· verb (used without object)
- un·a· adjective
- ܲe·Ļ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of exceed1
Example Sentences
If that is the case, the record for the warmest start to May would be exceeded by a good few degrees.
Trump also said: "For the first time in recent memory, job gains for native-born Americans now exceed job gains for foreign workers."
The 24.5C recorded at St James's Park in London will likely be exceeded over the coming days, with the UK expected to see its warmest start to May on record.
The number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025 has exceeded 10,000, an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.
"Adjustments to US customs regulations will allow DHL to resume accepting business to consumer shipments with a declared value exceeding $800 into the US."
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