exceed
UK/ɪk'siːd/US/ik'si:d/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To be greater than a number, amount, or limit
超过，超出（数量、限度）
v.
To do better than expected; to surpass
胜过，优于（预期）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out, beyond) + ceed (go) = "go beyond" a limit or standard. The third and last of the -CEED verbs (with proceed and succeed). Its noun and adjective switch to cess: excess, excessive.
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.exceed expectations超出预期
- 2.exceed the limit超过限度
- 3.exceed the budget超出预算
- 4.far exceed远远超过
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cost must not exceed the agreed budget.
- 2.
Sales this quarter far exceeded our expectations.
- 3.
Drivers who exceed the speed limit will be fined.
Easily Confused
exceed vs surpass vs excel — exceed = go past a measurable limit or amount (exceed the budget). surpass = be better than someone/something (surpass a rival). excel = be outstanding at something (excel at math). Use exceed mainly with numbers and limits.