exceed
Derived from the Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go out or go beyond'.
VERB
(1)
[/ɪkˈsiːd/en-US]
exceder
literal
/
sobrepasar
literal
/
trascender
literary
/
superar
formal
/
rebasar
untranslatable
(In some contexts, 'rebasar' may reflect a sense of exceeding limits rather than general exceeding.)
To go beyond a particular limit, amount, or expectation; to be greater than something.
regular verb
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| exceeded | exceeding |
- The total cost must not exceed the budget of $5,000. — This sentence indicates a financial limit that should not be surpassed.
- Her dedication and hard work consistently exceed our expectations. — This shows exceeding a standard or expectation.
- Drivers who exceed the speed limit will face penalties. — This refers to breaking a legal or regulated limit.
register: formal
