Word
exceed
Phoneticsex·ceed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈsid/
UK/ɛksˈiːd/
Definitions
01to be greater than a number
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to be more than a specific amount, number, or size.
v. to be greater than a specified number, amount, or degree. Transitive — requires a direct object.
日本語:越える※
“The final cost of the house must not exceed our budget of three hundred thousand dollars.”
“The annual rate of inflation is expected to exceed the central bank's target, prompting concerns about future interest rate hikes.”
Usage
Commonly used with numerical values, percentages, and financial limits.
Antonyms
02to go beyond a limit
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to go past an official limit or a rule.
v. to go beyond a set limit, boundary, or legal restriction.
日本語:越える※
“He was pulled over by the police for exceeding the speed limit on the motorway.”
“The executive was disciplined for exceeding her authority when she signed the contract without board approval.”
Usage
Frequently collocates with 'limit', 'authority', 'powers', or 'expectations'.
Synonyms
03to be better than
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to be better than what was expected or planned.
v. to surpass in quality, achievement, or excellence.
日本語:上回る※
Español:exceder
“The beauty of the island exceeded all our expectations.”
“The young athlete's performance in the qualifying rounds exceeded even the most optimistic predictions of her coaching staff.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'exceed expectations'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “exceed” in context.
Verb
01. exceed level
“If noise levels exceed a certain level, the factory must provide ear protection.”
verb + noun
02. far exceed
“The final costs of the renovation far exceed our original budget.”
adv + verb
03. greatly exceed
“The benefits of the new policy greatly exceed the potential risks.”
adv + verb
04. significantly exceed
“Sales for the new smartphone significantly exceed the company's expectations.”
adv + verb
Noun
05. demand exceed
“When demand exceeds supply, prices for consumer goods usually rise.”
noun + verb
06. value exceed
“The insurance claim was denied because the property value exceeded the coverage limit.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“Temperatures exceeded 37C in a number of locations on Thursday afternoon.” “But while recent months have seen temperatures regularly exceed 30C, winter was much wetter than usual.” “The government advice is not to use a fan once it exceeds 35C inside.” “As temperatures exceed 30C (86F) in some parts of the UK this week, the last thing people want to do is turn on the oven.” Etymology
From Middle English exceden, from Old French exceder, from Latin excēdō (“to go beyond”), from ex- (“out, forth”) with cēdō (“to go”); see cede and compare accede etc. Partly displaced native Old English ofersteppan, whence Modern English overstep.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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