exceed meaning and definition

EXCEED verb

Definition of exceed (verb)

1. be greater in scope or size than some standard
   • "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
   • synonyms: surpass, transcend
2. be superior or better than some standard
   • "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"
   • synonyms: go past, overstep, pass, top, transcend
3. be or do something to a greater degree
   • "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
   • synonyms: outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass