| 1. | to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc.: to exceed the speed limit. |
| 2. | to go beyond the bounds or limits of: to exceed one's understanding. |
| 3. | to surpass; be superior to; excel: Her performance exceeded all the others. |
| 4. | to be greater, as in quantity or degree. |
| 5. | to surpass others; excel or be superior. |