Meaning
To exceed means to go beyond a specified limit or amount, often in terms of performance, expectations, or standards.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "exceed" with "succeed"; they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
spent
the
afternoon
preparing
a
simple
dinner
for
his
friends
,
following
a
new
recipe
and
tasting
the
sauce
.
He
worried
that
the
cooking
time
might
exceed
what
he
had
planned
,
so
he
set
two
timers
and
cleaned
the
kitchen
while
the
oven
worked
.
When
his
friends
arrived
,
the
apartment
smelled
warm
and
inviting
,
and
they
helped
set
the
table
while
talking
quietly
.
After
the
meal
,
everyone
praised
the
food
and
said
it
had
exceeded
their
expectations
,
which
made
Mark
feel
proud
and
relieved
.
Common Phrases
exceed expectations
exceed limits
exceed requirements
Synonyms
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