exceed
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Britannica Dictionary definition of EXCEED
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to be greater or more than (something)
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to be better than (something)
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The cost must not exceed 10 dollars.
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The cost exceeded our estimate.
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The demand for new housing has already exceeded the supply.
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Their accomplishments far exceeded [=surpassed] our expectations.
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He's trying to match or exceed last year's sales.
2
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to go beyond the limit of (something)
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Lawyers argue that the court exceeded [=overstepped] its authority in ordering a new trial.
