Exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/noun
To go beyond a limit or standard.
Did you know?In ancient times, to exceed wasn’t just about surpassing limits, but also involved a spiritual journey beyond the physical realm.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
excedere
“to go out, go beyond, surpass”
Old French
Old French
exceder
“to exceed or surpass”
14th Century
Middle English
exceden
“to go beyond in quantity or degree”
Modern English
English
exceed
“to surpass or go beyond limits”