excel

Meaning

1. To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
2. To be much better than others.
3. To exceed, to go beyond

Synonyms

surpass

exceed

outdo

transcend

beat

talented

eclipse

outstrip

outclass

outrival

top

🔝

go beyond

win

defeat

shine

be superior

be at the top of

stand out

be number one

great

be better than

outweigh

jump over

outshine

preponderate

outscore

outgo

predominate

outstanding

outstandingly

overcome

overmatch

override

overtake

overthrow

overwhelm

pass

do better

prefer

prevail

project

pull through

slight

slip out

sneak away

stave off

surmount

tide over

tremendous

vanquish

win over

worst

be outstanding

better than

be urgent

come first

excell

go further

improve upon

proficient in

steal out

be a master of

be eminent

attain a superior position

live longer than

out-do

out-grow

out-leap

out-live

out-run

over-top

best

acquire refinement

bang

be above

beat down

better

cap

compel

cow

🐮

cross

defy

distinguish

distinguish oneself

dominate

draw near

endure

excel at

excellent

foremost

go one better

greater than

keep out

leave behind

master

more than

outbalance

outdistance

outmatch

outrun

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪkˈsɛl/

Etymology

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.