excel
verb C1
Plain meaning
to do something extremely well
Exam-register meaning
to perform at a notably high standard in a field, skill, or subject
In context
generalShe excels in mathematics and science.
examStudents are more likely to excel academically when they receive consistent support at home.
Common collocations
excel inexcel atexcel academically
Watch out
Do not say 'excel my exam'. Say 'excel in an exam' or 'perform well in an exam'.
Word family
excellence (noun)excellent (adjective)excellently (adverb)