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Definition of excrete

excrete

/ɪkˈskriːt/
ex · crete
Adjective:excretory
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Past Simple:excreted
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Past Participle:excreted
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Present Participle:excreting
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excrete Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To separate and expel waste matter from the blood, tissues, or organs of a living organism.

Example

"The kidneys filter the bloodstream and excrete excess water and metabolic waste as urine."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Excrete' should not be confused with 'secrete'; 'excrete' refers to expelling waste matter from the body (such as urine or sweat), whereas 'secrete' refers to producing and releasing useful substances (such as hormones, saliva, or enzymes).

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• Nearby Words

excrement
excremental
excreta
excrete
excretion
excretory
excruciating

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin excretus, the past participle of excernere ('to sift out or separate'), formed from ex- ('out') and cernere ('to sift or discern').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Excrete. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/excrete
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