Excel in Meaning in English
expression
ɪkˈsɛɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
ik-SEL in
ɛksˈɛl/ /ˈɪn
ek-SEL in
Definition
To be very good at something, or to perform much better than others in a specific area or activity.
Usage & Nuances
'Excel in' is used in formal and informal contexts to praise someone's skill. Commonly followed by areas like 'excel in sports', 'excel in math'. Don't confuse with 'excel at', which is very similar but often collocates with activities or skills. Never used with a direct object; always followed by 'in' + field.
Spanish: destacarse en - sobresalir enPortuguese (BR): se destacar em - sobressair emPortuguese (PT): destacar-se em - sobressair emChinese (Simplified): 擅长于 - 在...出类拔萃Chinese (Traditional): 擅長於 - 在...出類拔萃Hindi: में उत्कृष्ट होना - में श्रेष्ठ होनाArabic: يبرع في - يتميز فيBengali: নিপুণতা দেখানো - শ্রেষ্ঠত্ব অর্জন করাRussian: преуспевать в - отличаться вJapanese: 優れている - 秀でているVietnamese: xuất sắc trong - vượt trội trongKorean: 뛰어나다 - 두각을 나타내다Turkish: bir konuda çok başarılı olmak - bir alanda üstün olmakUrdu: کسی چیز میں مہارت حاصل کرنا - نمایاں ہوناIndonesian: unggul dalam - sangat mahir dalam
Example Sentences
Some people naturally excel in leadership positions.
natural
Many students excel in sports.
basic
He hopes to excel in his new job.
basic
She's always managed to excel in any role she's given.
natural
She excels in mathematics at school.
basic
If you find what you love, you'll probably excel in it.
natural