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: transcend, overstep

3. to surpass; be superior to; excel:

   Her performance exceeded all the others.

   Synonyms: top, cap, beat, outstrip, outdo

verb (used without object)

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

exceed

/ ɪkˈsiːd /

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)

Derived Forms

• exˈceeder, noun
• exˈceedable, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·ceeda·ble adjective
• ex·ceeder noun
• super·ex·ceed verb (used without object)
• unex·ceeda·ble adjective
• unex·ceeded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceed¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English exceden, from Latin excēdere “to go out, go beyond”; equivalent to ex- ¹ + cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceed¹

C14: from Latin excēdere to go beyond, from cēdere to go

Example Sentences

With the current demand for pawpaw exceeding supply, Pomper said, it could bring in a lot of money for those who decide to grow it.

From Salon

The movie adaption of the BookTok-viral Colleen Hoover novel "It Ends with Us" exceeded expectations with a $50 million opening weekend.

From Salon

Fluctuating bacteria levels in the polluted Seine have "showed levels exceeding the maximum acceptable World Aquatics thresholds," according to World Aquatics.

From Salon

Live Nation’s scale and reach far exceed those of any competitor, encompassing concert promotion, ticketing, artist management and the operation of hundreds of venues and festivals around the world.

From New York Times

Its scale and reach far exceed those of any competitor, encompassing concert promotion, ticketing, artist management and the operation of hundreds of venues and festivals around the world.

From New York Times

Related Words

• eclipse
• outpace
• outstrip
• top