exceed

/ɛksˈiːd/

/ɪkˈsid/

to exceed

MAIN VERB

be greater in scope or size than some standard

synonyms : surpass

be superior or better than some standard

synonyms : go past

be or do something to a greater degree

synonyms : outdo

Examples

1. The real estate investment provided a high yield, exceeding the initial expectations of the investors.

2. She suggested drawing a line under the project since they had already exceeded their budget.

3. The product launch was a roaring success, with pre-orders exceeding even the most optimistic sales forecasts.

4. The official death toll now exceeds 15,000.