Exceed: meaning, definitions and examples
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exceed
[ ɪkˈsiːd ]
intransitive
To go beyond the limits of what is usual or allowed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her expenses exceeded her income.
- The noise level exceeded the legal limit.
Translations
Translations of the word "exceed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exceder
🇮🇳 अधिक होना
🇩🇪 überschreiten
🇮🇩 melebihi
🇺🇦 перевищувати
🇵🇱 przekraczać
🇯🇵 超える (koeru)
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 exceder
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 초과하다 (chogwahada)
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překročit
🇸🇰 prekročiť
🇨🇳 超过 (chāoguò)
🇸🇮 preseči
🇮🇸 fara fram úr
🇰🇿 асу
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება (gadach'arbeba)
🇦🇿 aşmaq
🇲🇽 exceder
Word origin
The word 'exceed' originated from the Latin word 'excedere', which means 'to go beyond'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of exceeding limits or boundaries has been a common theme throughout history, reflecting humanity's constant drive for progress and innovation.