exceed
UK: ɪkˈsiːd | US: ɪkˈsiːd
Definition
vt. to go beyond the limits of something
vt. to be greater than a number or amount
vi. to surpass in quality or degree
Structure
ex <out>ceed <go>ex <out>ceed <go>
Etymology
exceed = ex<out> + ceed<go>
- ex<out>: From Latin ex-, meaning "out of" or "beyond."
- ceed<go>: From Latin cedere, meaning "to go" or "to yield."
Etymology Origin:
The word exceed originates from Latin excedere, combining ex- (out) and cedere (go). It originally meant "to go out" or "depart," but over time, its meaning shifted to emphasize surpassing limits. The root ceed (or its variants cede, cess) appears in many English words (e.g., proceed, recede), consistently conveying movement or progression.
Examples
The project's costs exceed the budget.
His performance exceeded all expectations.
Do not exceed the speed limit.
Her talent exceeds that of her peers.
Demand for the product may exceed supply.