B2verbformalacademicmoney
US/ɪkˈsiːd/
UK/ɪkˈsiːd/
to be more than a particular number or amount, or to go beyond a limit
In context
Your bag must not exceed seven kilos on this flight.
He was fined for exceeding the speed limit on the highway.
The results of the project exceeded everyone's expectations.
Words that go with exceed
verb + noun
- exceed the speed limitCameras catch drivers who exceed the speed limit.
- exceed expectationsTicket sales exceeded expectations in the first week.
- exceed the limitYou'll pay extra if you exceed the limit on your data plan.
- not to exceedThe service fee is not to exceed five percent of the total price.
adverb + verb
- far exceedThe cost of the repairs far exceeded our budget.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The price exceeded over 10 million.Correct: The price exceeded 10 million.