B2verb 10K+

Exceed

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Exceed

to be greater than a particular number or amount

In simple words: to go beyond a limit or amount

Exceed in a sentence

• The price will not exceed £100.
• Summer temperatures rarely exceed 27°C.
• Their numbers barely exceed 100 in the wild.
• The House voted by 327 votes to 93, comfortably exceeding the required two-thirds majority.
• She was exceeding the speed limit *(= driving faster than is allowed)*.
• The officers had exceeded their authority.
• His achievements have exceeded expectations.
• The amount raised has far exceeded our wildest expectations.

How to use Exceed

Use 'exceed' in formal and neutral contexts, especially when discussing limits, expectations, or measurements. It is appropriate in business or academic settings but may sound overly formal in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

exceed + object

Memory hint

Think of 'exceed' as 'exceeding expectations' — imagine someone going above and beyond.

Related words

Collocations with Exceed

• considerably
• far
• greatly
• be expected to
• be likely to
• be unlikely to

Synonyms for Exceed

• surpass
• overstep
• transcend
• outstrip
• outdo

Opposites of Exceed

• fall short
• underachieve
• fail

Common mistakes with Exceed

• 'Exceed' is sometimes incorrectly used without an object.
• Learners may confuse 'exceed' with 'succeed', thinking they mean the same thing.
• Some may use 'exceeded' in the present tense instead of the correct form.

Frequently asked questions about Exceed

What does Exceed mean?

to go beyond a limit or amount

What is the definition of Exceed?

to be greater than a particular number or amount

How do you use Exceed in a sentence?

The price will not exceed £100.

Can you give another example of Exceed?

Summer temperatures rarely exceed 27°C.

What are synonyms for Exceed?

Common alternatives include surpass, overstep, transcend, outstrip, outdo.

What is the opposite of Exceed?

Opposite meanings include fall short, underachieve, fail.

What words go with Exceed?

It commonly pairs with considerably, far, greatly, be expected to, be likely to, be unlikely to.

What are common mistakes when using Exceed?

'Exceed' is sometimes incorrectly used without an object. Learners may confuse 'exceed' with 'succeed', thinking they mean the same thing. Some may use 'exceeded' in the present tense instead of the correct form.

How do you pronounce Exceed?

US: /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈsiːd/","/ɪkˈsiːdz/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪd/","/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Exceed?

Use 'exceed' in formal and neutral contexts, especially when discussing limits, expectations, or measurements. It is appropriate in business or academic settings but may sound overly formal in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Exceed?

"Exceed" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.