exceed · verb
Meanings and examples
To be greater than a particular amount, limit, or expectation.
The number of applications exceeded the places available on the course.
Please ensure that your written response does not exceed the word limit.
The repairs may exceed our budget unless we reduce other expenses.
Her performance exceeded expectations and earned her a more responsible role.
Forms
- exceed base form
- exceeds third-person singular present
- exceeded past tense; past participle
- exceeding present participle