Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excess
noun
/ɪkˈsɛs/
Definition
An amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
Examples
- He felt a sense of excess after eating too much cake at the party.
- The company was penalized for the excess waste it produced.
- Living beyond one’s means can lead to financial excess.
Meaning
Excess refers to an overabundance or surplus in quantity, often leading to something being too much or beyond what is needed.
Synonyms
- surplus
- overflow
- superfluity
- overabundance
- exaggeration
