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exceed

[ ik-seed ]

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: ,

  3. to surpass; be superior to; excel:

    Her performance exceeded all the others.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



verb (used without object)

  1. to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
  2. to surpass others; excel or be superior.

exceed

/ ɪˈː /

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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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, noun
  • ˈ岹, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·a· adjective
  • ·İ noun
  • p·· verb (used without object)
  • un·a· adjective
  • ܲe·Ļ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exceed1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English exceden, from Latin 泦ŧ “to go out, go beyond”; equivalent to ex- 1 + cede
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exceed1

C14: from Latin 泦ŧ to go beyond, from ŧ to go
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If that is the case, the record for the warmest start to May would be exceeded by a good few degrees.

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Trump also said: "For the first time in recent memory, job gains for native-born Americans now exceed job gains for foreign workers."

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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.

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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.

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"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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ˈ泦ˌٴǰexceedance