Exceed

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsiːd/

Exceed (verb)

  1. To be more than a set limit or number.
  2. To do better than what was expected or planned.

Examples

  • The speed limit was exceeded by the driver.
  • The budget exceeded the initial estimate.

Common collocations: exceed the limit, exceed expectations, exceed the budget, exceed expectations, exceed predictions

Synonyms of Exceed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Exceed

  • — when discussing failure to meet expectations
  • — when discussing performance below standard