exceed
Translation
to exceed, to surpass, to go beyond
Examples
The cost must not exceed the budget.
The cost must not exceed the budget.
She exceeded all our expectations.
She exceeded all our expectations.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be greater than a number or amount The cost must not exceed the budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surpass, go over, transcend; Antonyms: fall short of
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out, beyond) + 'cedere' (to go). Literally 'to go beyond'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex' (out/beyond) and 'ceed' (go). To 'go beyond' a limit, like when you exceed the speed limit.