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 exceed exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/

verb

  1. () Be greater in scope or size than some standard  ( surpass , transcend , exceed )
    be greater in scope or size than some standard
     Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
    Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
  2. () Be superior or better than some standard  ( go past , overstep , pass , exceed , top , transcend )
    be superior or better than some standard
     She exceeded our expectations
    She exceeded our expectations
     She topped her performance of last year
    She topped her performance of last year
  3. () Be or do something to a greater degree  ( outgo [Archaic] , outmatch , outperform , exceed , outdo , outstrip , surmount , surpass )
    be or do something to a greater degree
     Her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
    her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
     She outdoes all other athletes
    She outdoes all other athletes
     This exceeds all my expectations
    This exceeds all my expectations
     This car outperforms all others in its class
    This car outperforms all others in its class