exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To be greater in number, quantity, or size than something; to go beyond the limits of a rule or authority.
Key Academic Collocations
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exceedexceededexceedingexceedingly
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
surpassoutstriptranscendeclipseoverstep
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The line graph reveals that renewable electricity generation exceeded fossil fuel output for the first time in 2019."
"Particulate air pollution readings in several industrial capitals far exceeded recommended World Health Organization safety limits."
"Demand for subsidized university accommodation exceeded available dormitory capacity by more than three to one."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Top Task 1 comparator: 'surpassed' and 'exceeded' (e.g. 'export earnings exceeded initial forecasts by 15%').