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US/ɪkˈsel/
UK/ɪkˈsel/
to be extremely good at something
In context
She excels at math but finds writing essays difficult.
Students who excel in sports can get scholarships to American universities.
The restaurant really excels when it comes to seafood.
Words that go with excel
verb + preposition
- excel atHe excels at explaining difficult ideas simply.
- excel inVietnamese students often excel in science competitions.
- excel asShe excelled as a team leader from her first month.
adverb + verb
- really excelThis phone really excels in low light.
verb + adverb
- excel academicallyThe program helps poor children excel academically.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very excel at English.Correct: She excels at English. / She is excellent at English.