exceed
word
Definition
To be greater than a set amount, limit, or number; to go beyond what is expected or allowed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in business, academic, or legal contexts. Common phrases: 'exceed expectations', 'exceed the speed limit', 'exceed a quota'. Not used for physical distance (use 'surpass' or 'go past').
Spanish: superar - excederPortuguese (BR): exceder - ultrapassarPortuguese (PT): exceder - ultrapassarChinese (Simplified): 超过Chinese (Traditional): 超過Hindi: अतिक्रमण करना - पार करनाArabic: يتجاوز - يفوقBengali: ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া - অতিক্রম করাRussian: превышатьJapanese: 超えるVietnamese: vượt quáKorean: 초과하다Turkish: aşmakUrdu: تجاوز کرناIndonesian: melebihi
Example Sentences
Do not exceed the speed limit.
basic
You must not exceed this number of people in the room.
basic
Sales this year exceed last year's results.
basic
The movie's budget shouldn't exceed $10 million.
natural
Her energy seems to always exceed everyone else's.
natural
If your luggage exceeds the weight limit, you'll have to pay extra.
natural