"Exceed" is a verb that means to go beyond or surpass a limit, standard, or expectation. It implies that something is not just meeting the minimum requirement but is actually better or more than what was anticipated. Here are a few examples of how "exceed" can be used:
1. Performance: The athlete exceeded all expectations by winning the gold medal.
2. Quantity: The company's sales exceeded the target by 20%.
3. Speed: The car exceeded the speed limit by 30 miles per hour.
4. Quality: The dish exceeded the guest's expectations, which was quite high.
5. Limit: The budget exceeded the allocated amount due to unforeseen expenses.
The word can also be used in the past tense ("exceeded") and the present perfect tense ("has exceeded"), depending on the context.
