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excel

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of excel

to be greater, better, or stronger than
  • The special effects in this new sci-fi extravaganza excel any that we've seen previously.
Synonyms of excel

beat, better, eclipse, exceed, outclass, outdistance, outdo, outshine, outstrip, overtop, surpass, top, tower (over), transcend
Words Related to excel

outpace, outrun, overpass

best, clobber, conquer, crush, defeat, drub, lick, master, overcome, overmatch, prevail (over), rout, shame, skunk, subdue, surmount, thrash, trim, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip, win (against), worst

outbalance, outweigh, overbear, overshadow, trump
Phrases Synonymous with excel

go one better, run circles around (or run rings around)
Near Antonyms of excel

lose (to)

Synonym Discussion of excel

exceed, surpass, transcend, excel, outdo, outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement.
    • exceed the speed limit
surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill.
    • the book surpassed our expectations
transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits.
    • transcended the values of their culture
excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others.
    • excels in mathematics
outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before.
    • outdid herself this time
outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition.
    • outstripped other firms in sales

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