exceed (ik SEED)
To go beyond typically established guidelines or limits: “Suddenly I noticed I was about to exceed the speed limit near the school.”
excel (ik SEL)
To surpass, to be superior in achievement: “The twins appeared to excel more when they were singing together than when they sang solo.”
If I excel in spelling and grammatical accuracy, I shall exceed all expectations regarding my written essay.
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