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exceed

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsiːd/

Forms: exceeds, exceeding, exceeded

exceed means: To go beyond a limit or an amount that is allowed.

verb

GO BEYOND LIMITB2

To go beyond a limit or an amount that is allowed.

  • Do not exceed the speed limit.
  • We exceeded our budget by fifty pounds.
  • Your answer must not exceed two hundred words.

How to use it: exceed something by an amount (The driver exceeded the speed limit by twenty kilometres per hour.)

Similar words: go beyond, overstep

Common phrases: exceed the limit, exceed your budget, exceed the maximum

BE GREATERB2

To be greater in amount, size, or quality than something else.

  • Sales exceeded last year's total.
  • Her performance exceeded our expectations.
  • The costs may exceed the value of the car.

How to use it: exceed something (Demand exceeds supply.)

Similar words: surpass, outstrip

Common phrases: exceed expectations, exceed demand, exceed previous sales

Questions about exceed

What does exceed mean?

To go beyond a limit or an amount that is allowed.

What is exceed in other languages?

Türkçe: aşmak · Español: exceder · Français: dépasser · Deutsch: überschreiten · Italiano: superare · 日本語: 超える

How do you pronounce exceed?

It is pronounced /ɪkˈsiːd/.

How do you use exceed in a sentence?

Do not exceed the speed limit. We exceeded our budget by fifty pounds.

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