Exceed

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsid/

Definitions of exceed

verb to be greater in number or size than something else

Example Sentences

A1 I can't exceed the speed limit while driving.

A2 The number of applicants exceeded our expectations.

B1 The company's revenue exceeded last year's earnings.

B2 The team's performance exceeded all expectations.

C1 Her intelligence exceeds that of her peers.

C2 The quality of the product exceeds industry standards.

Examples of exceed in a Sentence

formal The company's revenue is expected to exceed last year's earnings.

informal I didn't realize the cost would exceed our budget.

slang I can't believe she exceeded all expectations with that presentation.

figurative His kindness knows no bounds, it exceeds all limits.

Grammatical Forms of exceed

• past tense: exceeded
• plural: exceeds
• comparative: more exceeding
• superlative: most exceeding
• present tense: exceed
• future tense: will exceed
• perfect tense: has exceeded
• continuous tense: is exceeding
• singular: exceeds
• positive degree: exceed
• infinitive: to exceed
• gerund: exceeding
• participle: exceeded

Origin and Evolution of exceed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exceed' originated from the Latin word 'excedere', which means 'to go beyond' or 'to surpass'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exceed' has retained its original meaning of surpassing or going beyond a certain limit. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate exceeding expectations, limits, or boundaries.