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excel

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛl]

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Learn how to use excel in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “achievement”

(verb) to do something very well or better than others. It's like being super good at a subject or a sport. When you excel, it means you shine bright in what you do!

Example

She excels in mathematics and always gets the highest grades in her class.

Example

He does not excel in sports; he prefers reading books instead.

Example

In which subjects do you think you excel at school?

Context: “performance”

(verb) to surpass or perform better than a standard or expectation. If you do better than what is required, you excel.

Example

They excelled in the science fair, winning first place with their project.

Example

She did not excel at her job and missed several important deadlines.

Example

How did the students excel in their projects this year?

How to pronounce excel

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛl]

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