excel

intransitive-verb
UK: /ɪkˈsel/
US: /ɪkˈsel/

  1. To be very good at doing something; to do something very well.

    1. She hopes to excel in her studies this year.
    2. He aimed to excel beyond his peers in the challenging physics course.

  2. To be better than others; to surpass in accomplishment or achievement.

    1. Our team excels at providing excellent customer service.
    2. The company excels in its innovative approach to product development, leading the market.

Synonyms

shine surpass outshine outperform exceed transcend
excel transitive-verb

  1. To do something in an excellent way.

    1. She excels at playing the piano.
    2. He excels at solving complex problems, which is why he is an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "excel" in English means: To be very good at doing something; to do something very well., To be better than others; to surpass in accomplishment or achievement..

The phonetic transcription of "excel" is /ɪkˈsel/ in British English and /ɪkˈsel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "excel": shine, surpass, outshine, outperform, exceed, transcend.

Example usage of "excel": "She hopes to excel in her studies this year.". More examples on the page.