excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
excelled
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past participleof excel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof excel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
excelverb (used without object)to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
Example Sentences
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She excelled at online learning, which she could do quietly from a corner in Leffler’s office, and was well-liked at the grocery store and donut shop where she worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Although many prodigies are single-minded about their craft, Miles excelled in two sports in high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Khan was voted in by millions of Pakistanis who grew up watching him play cricket, where he excelled as an all-rounder and led the nation to a World Cup victory in 1992.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
The seven attendees, who ranged from their mid 30s to their late 50s, had excelled in lucrative fields like finance, consulting, healthcare and tech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For John excelled in school, though not, like Elisha, in mathematics or basketball, and it was said that he had a Great Future.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
