Excess

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

Excess (noun)

  1. An amount that is more than needed or usual.
  2. The part of a claim you pay before insurance covers the rest.

Examples

  • There was an excess of food after the party.
  • Excess sugar can lead to health problems.

Common collocations: excess weight, excess baggage, excess energy, pay the excess, insurance excess

Excess (adjective)

  1. More than what is usual or necessary.

Examples

  • She removed the excess fabric from the dress.
  • Excess water was drained from the tank.

Synonyms of Excess

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Excess

  • when discussing limited resources
  • when discussing lack or shortage