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➕excess

noun
/ɪkˈsɛs/
excerpt excessive

Meaning

An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
more than the usual or necessary amount; extra

Example Sentences

Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain.

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

The excess weight in the luggage will cost extra fees.

Example Expressions

in excess of

Synonyms

surplus, overflow, overabundance, superfluity, abundance, extra, additional, spare
Entry 1
surplus, overflow, overabundance, superfluity
Entry 2
surplus, abundance, overflow, extra
Entry 3
extra, additional, surplus, spare

Antonyms

shortage, lack, insufficiency, deficiency, scarcity, insufficient, lacking, deficient, inadequate
Entry 1
shortage, lack, insufficiency
Entry 2
shortage, deficiency, lack, scarcity
Entry 3
insufficient, lacking, deficient, inadequate

Collocations

excess weight, excess baggage, excess demand, in excess of, in excess, excess capacity
Entry 1
excess weight, excess baggage, excess demand, in excess of
Entry 2
excess weight, in excess, excess baggage
Entry 3
excess baggage, excess weight, excess capacity

More Example Sentences

How much is the fee for excess luggage?

Spending excessive time online harms sleep quality and physical health.

I think excessive use of social media has a negative impact on mental health.

Putting excessive pressure on children in sports is harmful to their mental health.

I am not willing to take on excessive workload because it will affect my performance.

Excessive screen time for children is hindering their physical and mental development.

I have noticed that excessive work pressure is affecting my relationship with my family.

When commercialization in sports becomes excessive, the true spirit of the game is lost.

I admit that I sometimes tend to go into excessive detail, but I am learning to manage that.

I feel that the amount of homework is somewhat excessive and is putting pressure on my child.

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