/ˈeksələnt/
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Meaning
Very good indeed.
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Word origin
From Latin excellere, meaning to rise above the rest.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excellere
- English cognates
- excel, excellence
Examples
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"Excellent" is stronger than "good".
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"Excellent" goes before the noun here.
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People often use it on its own as a reply too.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 11: excellent, skin, beach and 7 more words.