exceed
//ɪkˈsiːd//
Verb
exceedInfinitive
exceedPresent tense
exceededPast tense
exceededPast participle
exceedingPresent participle
exceedsThird-person singular
1
To go beyond a limit, number, or amount.
The cost of the project exceeded the budget.
2
To be greater than something in quantity, degree, or extent.
The number of applicants exceeded our expectations.
3
To surpass or outdo someone or something in performance or achievement.
She exceeded all expectations and won the competition.