Meaning & Definition of Exceed in English
English⟶
Exceed
/ɪksid/
verb
1. Be greater in scope or size than some standard
- "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
synonym:
- exceed,
- transcend,
- surpass
2. Be superior or better than some standard
- "She exceeded our expectations"
- "She topped her performance of last year"
synonym:
- exceed,
- transcend,
- overstep,
- pass,
- go past,
- top
3. Be or do something to a greater degree
- "Her performance surpasses that of any other student i know"
- "She outdoes all other athletes"
- "This exceeds all my expectations"
- "This car outperforms all others in its class"
synonym:
- surpass,
- outstrip,
- outmatch,
- outgo,
- exceed,
- outdo,
- surmount,
- outperform
Examples of using
Tom's commissions often exceed his weekly salary.
Don't exceed the speed limit.