excel Meaning & Definition
What Does Excel Mean?
Excel is a verb that means To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something. It can also mean To do much better than usual.
Excel at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪkˈsɛl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | surpass and stand out |
| Verb forms | excels, excelling, excelled |
Excel Definition (Verb)
- To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
I excelled everyone else with my exam results.
- To do much better than usual.
Everyone agreed Magnus really excelled himself this tournament.
- To be much better than others.
- To exceed, to go beyond.
Synonyms of Excel
Excel synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Excel
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Excel in a Sentence
I excelled everyone else with my exam results.
Everyone agreed Magnus really excelled himself this tournament.
Word Forms & Grammar
excel (third-person singular simple present excels, present participle excelling, simple past and past participle excelled)
Words That Rhyme With Excel
Origin of Excel
From Middle English excellen, from Old French exceller, from Latin excellere, excelsum; ex (“out”) + *cellō, an unattested verb root found in culmen (“height, top”); Compare French exceller. See also culminate, column.
Excel Pronunciation
You say excel as //ɪkˈsɛl//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Excel
What part of speech is excel?
Excel is a verb.
What is another word for excel?
You can replace excel with words such as surpass and stand out. See the full list of excel synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of excel?
The past tense of excel is excelled. The present participle is excelling.