Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛs/
noun an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
A1 I ate an excess of candy at the party.
A2 She was charged extra for the excess luggage on the flight.
B1 The company had to dispose of the excess inventory to make room for new products.
B2 The excess of noise in the city made it difficult to sleep at night.
C1 The excess of power held by the government was a cause for concern among the citizens.
C2 The excess of wealth in the hands of a few individuals led to social unrest in the country.
verb to exceed or go beyond a certain limit or amount
A1 I have excess money in my wallet.
A2 She tends to excess when it comes to buying clothes.
B1 The company will excess the budget if we don't control spending.
B2 The chef is known for his ability to excess in creating unique flavor combinations.
C1 The artist's work often challenges societal norms by deliberately excessing traditional boundaries.
C2 The politician's speech was criticized for its tendency to excess in making unrealistic promises.
adjective more than is necessary, usual, or specified
A1 I ate too much cake and now I feel sick from the excess sugar.
A2 She was criticized for her excess spending on unnecessary items.
B1 The excess luggage fee at the airport was quite expensive.
B2 His excess enthusiasm sometimes makes others uncomfortable.
C1 The company had to cut costs due to excess inventory.
C2 The excess amount of paperwork was overwhelming for the new employee.
formal The company has identified areas where there is excess spending that needs to be addressed.
informal I have an excess of clothes in my closet that I need to donate.
slang She always goes way overboard with her makeup, it's like she's in excess.
figurative His love for her was so great, it spilled over into excess, overwhelming them both.
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