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Definition exceed in American English

exceed verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪkˈsid/
1

to be greater than a number or amount

Example

Wind speeds exceeded 90 miles per hour.

Example

You will need to fill in a form for any claim exceeding $500.

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1.1

to go above an official limit

Example

tough penalties for drivers who exceed the speed limit

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Definition exceed in American English