This means something is more than a limit or number. You often use it with numbers or rules. It shows going beyond what is allowed or expected.
The speed must not exceed 60 miles per hour.
Prices exceeded our budget this month.
This use means to be better or stronger than others. It is used to talk about skill, quality, or ability. It shows doing more or better than others.
Her work exceeded all expectations.
The student exceeded his classmates in math.
Here, exceed means breaking or passing a legal or set rule. It means doing more than the rule allows and is often about laws or safety.
The company exceeded the pollution limits.
You must not exceed the speed rules here.
This means going higher in amount, size, or number than before. It shows growth or increase over a previous number or size.
Daily rainfall exceeded ten inches yesterday.
The city population exceeded one million people.
This use means feelings or things are more than usual or proper. It shows something is too strong or too large in a certain way.
His anger exceeded all limits.
The noise exceeded a normal level at night.
This means going beyond a set time, like a deadline or limit. It shows that something lasts longer than planned or allowed.
The event exceeded the scheduled time by an hour.
Please do not exceed the allowed working hours.
