exceed
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to be greater, as in quantity or degree.
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to surpass others; excel or be superior.
verb
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to be superior to (a person or thing), esp in size or quality; excel
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(tr) to go beyond the limit or bounds of
to exceed one's income
exceed a speed limit
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to be greater in degree or quantity than (a person or thing)
Other Word Forms
- exceedable adjective
- exceeder noun
- superexceed verb (used without object)
- unexceedable adjective
- unexceeded adjective
Etymology
Origin of exceed
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English exceden, from Latin excēdere “to go out, go beyond”; equivalent to ex- 1 + cede
Example Sentences
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With many California homes now worth millions, homeowners often have gains that far exceed these limits.
If your system is more than 10 years old and annual repairs exceed $500 to $1,000 a year, start putting money aside for a replacement.
From MarketWatch
The company made up for the miss with momentum in the data-center end market and a 2026 outlook that exceeded expectations.
From Barron's
The company made up for the miss with momentum in the data-center end market and a 2026 outlook that exceeded expectations.
From Barron's
Only 40% of boomers — the youngest of whom are already 62 years old — are ready for retirement, Vanguard estimates, meaning their projected sustainable income exceeds their spending needs.
From MarketWatch
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