exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: exceeds · exceeding · exceeded
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be larger, greater than (something).
Verb
Examples
The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be better than (something).
Verb
Examples
The quality of her essay has exceeded my expectations.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “exceed” mean?
To be larger, greater than (something).
Is “exceed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.