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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 Word Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·İ noun
- p·· verb (used without object)
- un·a· adjective
- ܲe·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exceed1
Example Sentences
Bonta, whose office has now sued the current Trump administration 15 times, said President Trump had “once again ... exceeded his authority under the Constitution and violated the law.”
Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the lower court that the president exceeded his authority when he signed an executive order threatening to cut funding for “sanctuary cities.”
Multiply these effects nationwide, especially in response to tariffs exceeding 100% on Chinese imports, and the claimed revenue benefit quickly becomes a widespread economic burden on vulnerable Americans.
On Friday, Front Office Sports reported that Sharpe’s media deal with the Volume podcast network expired and Sharpe “has received multiple offers and is expected to sign a deal that would exceed $100 million.”
Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that California’s nominal gross domestic product now exceeds Japan’s.
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