Exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo go beyond a certain limit, degree, or expectation.
/ɪkˈsiːd/
To be greater than or superior to.
The final score exceeded our wildest dreams.
💡 Simply: Imagine you set a goal to read 50 pages, but you read 60! You exceeded your goal. It's like going further than what's expected or allowed.
👶 For kids: To be more than something else. Like, if you have more toys than your friend, you exceed them!
More Examples
His generosity often exceeds his means.
The cost of the project significantly exceeded the initial budget.
How It's Used
"The company's profits exceeded expectations."
"The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum."
To be greater than a certain number, quantity, or limit.
/ɪkˈsiːd/
To be more than (a specified number or amount).
The temperature exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
💡 Simply: Imagine you are told not to spend more than $20 on a gift. If you spend $25, you've exceeded the limit. You went over the maximum allowed.
👶 For kids: To be bigger or more than a number. Like, if you have more than 10 cookies, you have exceeded the number!
More Examples
The waiting time exceeded the estimated time.
The damage to the car exceeded the cost of a new one.
How It's Used
"The maximum capacity must not exceed 1000 people."
"The loan amount should not exceed $50,000."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *excedere* ('to go beyond'), from *ex-* ('out') + *cedere* ('to go, yield'). It entered English in the 14th century.
Historically, 'exceed' was used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often related to surpassing boundaries or limitations.
Memory tip
Think of a speed *exceed*ing the limit on a road sign.
Word Origin
"to go beyond"