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exceed

The correct spelling is exceed.

How to pronounce exceed

/ɪkˈsiːd/
verb

IPA: /ɪkˈsiːd/

Say it like: Exs-eed

The correct spelling is exceed. To be larger, greater than (something). For example: "The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004."

Usage Examples

The company's 2005 revenue exceeds that of 2004.

The quality of her essay has exceeded my expectations.

Your password cannot exceed eight characters.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To be larger, greater than (something).
  2. 2.To be better than (something).
  3. 3.To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.
  4. 4.To predominate.
  5. 5.To go too far; to be excessive.

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