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exceed

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsiːd]

Word

Learn how to use exceed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(verb) to go beyond a certain limit or amount. If something is greater than what is allowed or expected, it exceeds that limit.

Example

The teacher said my test score exceeded 90%, so I got an A!

Example

The number of students in the class did not exceed the maximum limit of 30.

Example

Did your expenses exceed your budget last month?

Context: “performance”

(verb) to perform better than expected. If someone does better than what people think they can do, they exceed those expectations.

Example

She exceeded all our expectations by finishing the project ahead of time.

Example

He did not exceed the team's expectations this season, and they were disappointed.

Example

Can you think of a time when you exceeded your own expectations?

How to pronounce exceed

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsiːd]

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