Collocations for "exceed"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "exceed" in context.
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exceed
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- exceed the [amount, weight, speed] of
- exceed the [recommended] [amount, dose, dosage]
- exceed the [recommended, legal, maximum, permitted, required] [amount]
- exceed the [stated, desired, requested, ideal] [amount]
- [far, considerably] exceeded the legal [amount]
- exceed the [weight, speed, alcohol] limit
- exceed the limit for
- [fined, sanctioned, penalized] for exceeding the
- the [price, value, stocks] exceeded [$250,000]
- [could, may well, might] exceed [$250,000]
- a [fine, sum, price] not exceeding [$100]
- exceed (all) [expectations, understanding]
- (has) exceeded our expectations
- her [display, routine, performance] exceeded [all expectations]
- exceeded all the [others, competitors]
'exceed' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):