exceed

verb
UK: /ɪkˈsiːd/
US: /ɪkˈsiːd/

  1. To be more than a particular number or amount.

    1. The cost should not exceed 10 dollars.
    2. The demand for tickets far exceeded the available supply, unfortunately.

  2. To be better than someone or something else.

    1. She hopes to exceed her previous score on the test.
    2. The company's performance exceeded all expectations, leading to bonuses.

  3. To go beyond the limits of something.

    1. Do not exceed the speed limit on the highway.
    2. His enthusiasm can sometimes exceed the bounds of good taste and common sense.

Synonyms

surpass outstrip excel transcend overstep outdo
exceed adjective

  1. Greater than expected or required.

    1. The exceed amount was refunded quickly.
    2. The exceed funds were allocated to new projects by the manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exceed" in English means: To be more than a particular number or amount., To be better than someone or something else., To go beyond the limits of something..

The phonetic transcription of "exceed" is /ɪkˈsiːd/ in British English and /ɪkˈsiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exceed": surpass, outstrip, excel, transcend, overstep, outdo.

Example usage of "exceed": "The cost should not exceed 10 dollars.". More examples on the page.