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exceed

verbgeneral usecommon/iʃsɨˈðeɾ/ex·ce·der

Definition

1

To go beyond; to surpass a certain limit, quantity, or measure.

Usage examples

The construction costs may exceed the initial budget.
His patience began to exceed its limits.

Common combinations

exceed the limitsexceed expectationsexceed capacity

Idiomatic expressions

  • to exceed oneself (to go beyond one's usual limits)