excel
[ ik-sel ]
/ ɪkˈsɛl /
verb (used without object), ex·celled, ex·cel·ling.
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well: to excel in math.
verb (used with object), ex·celled, ex·cel·ling.
to surpass; be superior to; outdo: He excels all other poets of his day.
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Origin of excel
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French exceller, from Latin excellere, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + -cellere “to rise high, tower” (akin to celsus “high”)
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2. Excel, outdo, surpass imply being better than others or being superior in achievement. To excel is to be superior in some quality, attainment, or performance: to excel opponents at playing chess. To outdo is to make more successful effort than others: to outdo competitors in the high jump. To surpass is to go beyond others, especially in a contest as to quality or ability: to surpass one's classmates in knowledge of corporation law.
OTHER WORDS FROM excel
un·ex·celled, adjectiveun·ex·cel·ling, adjectiveWords nearby excel
Excedrin, exceed, exceedance, exceeding, exceedingly, excel, excellence, excellency, excellent, excelsior, Excelsior Springs
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British Dictionary definitions for excel
excel
/ (ɪkˈsɛl) /
verb -cels, -celling or -celled
to be superior to (another or others); surpass
(intr; foll by in or at) to be outstandingly good or proficienthe excels at tennis
Word Origin for excel
C15: from Latin excellere to rise up
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