Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To go beyond an expected or usual limit, amount, or number.
Exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Don't exceed the speed limit.His skills exceed our expectations.
Etymology:
The word exceed originates from the Latin word excedere, which means to depart or go beyond. It is composed of ex- (out) and cedere (go, yield).
Usage Statistics:
21 mentions per 1 million words 
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