exceed (ɪkˈsiːd
)
Definitions
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)
Alternative Forms
exˈceedable adjective exˈceeder nounWord Origin
C14: from Latin excēdere to go beyond, from cēdere to goSynonyms
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surpass,
better,
pass,
eclipse,
beat,
cap,
top,
be over be more than
overtake,
go beyond,
excel,
transcend,
be greater than
outstrip,
outdo,
outreach,
be larger than
outshine,
surmount,
be superior to
outrun,
run rings around,
outdistance,
knock spots off,
put in the shade,
Usage examples
By the way, he said you could make your call as long as it doesn't exceed three minutes.
, Cormorant (1994)Under Ontario regulations, clear-cuts can be in a range of sizes but are "not to exceed "2.6 square kilometres.
Globe and Mail (2003)The levels of compensation will far exceed the paltry sums demanded in the past.
Glasgow Herald (2001)In other words, the levels of stress encountered by a beginner will rarely exceed those encountered by an experienced hand.
, Hallowquest - tarot magic and the Arthurian mysteries (1990)