Excel

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛl/

Definitions of excel

verb to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example Sentences

A1 She excels at playing the piano.

A2 He excelled in his math class.

B1 The team excels at working together to achieve their goals.

B2 The company excelled in sales this quarter.

C1 Her leadership skills have allowed her to excel in her career.

C2 The athlete excels in multiple sports and has won numerous awards.

Examples of excel in a Sentence

formal She has shown the ability to excel in all areas of her work.

informal I know you will excel in your new job because you are a hard worker.

slang I bet you'll totally excel at the new video game.

figurative His determination to excel soared to new heights after receiving recognition for his achievements.

Grammatical Forms of excel

• past tense: excelled
• plural: excels
• comparative: more excellent
• superlative: most excellent
• present tense: excels
• future tense: will excel
• perfect tense: has excelled
• continuous tense: is excelling
• singular: excels
• positive degree: excellent
• infinitive: excel
• gerund: excelling
• participle: excelled

Origin and Evolution of excel

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excel' originated from the Latin word 'excellere', which means to rise, surpass, or be eminent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excel' has evolved to signify the act of being superior or outstanding in a particular field or skill, emphasizing excellence and surpassing others in performance.