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Learn “Exceed”

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Exceed

verb/ek-SEED/

Meaning

To go beyond a limit, amount or expectation.

In context

Cars must not exceed the speed limit near the school zone.

Remember it

Exceed has 'ex' (out) plus 'ceed' (go) — you go out past the line.

Use it well

Use exceed for beating a number or standard, not for winning a race against a person.