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Meaning of excess



Definitions of excess

1. [adj] - more than is needed, desired, or required

2. [n] - a quantity much larger than is needed

3. [n] - immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

 

Quotes - Example use of the word excess

1. trying to lose excess weight

2. found some extra change lying on the dresser

3. yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant

4. skills made redundant by technological advance

5. sleeping in the spare room

6. supernumerary ornamentation

7. it was supererogatory of her to gloat

8. delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words

9. extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts

10. surplus cheese distributed to the needy





excess Synonyms

surplus

supernumerary

superfluous

supererogatory

spare

redundant

extra

surplusage

surplus

inordinateness

excessiveness

 

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