excess

noun
UK: /ɪkˈses/
US: /ɪkˈses/

  1. An amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable.

    1. An excess of rain caused the river to flood.
    2. The company reported an excess of profits this quarter due to increased sales and reduced operational costs.

  2. Behavior that is uncontrolled and more than is acceptable.

    1. He drinks to excess every weekend.
    2. The celebrations were marked by an excess of enthusiasm, leading to some minor damage in the town square.

Synonyms

extravagance overabundance intemperance profusion surplus
excess adjective

  1. Greater than what is necessary or normal.

    1. They removed the excess water.
    2. The recipe called for trimming any excess fat from the meat before cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "excess" in English means: An amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable., Behavior that is uncontrolled and more than is acceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "excess" is /ɪkˈses/ in British English and /ɪkˈses/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "excess": extravagance, overabundance, intemperance, profusion, surplus.

Example usage of "excess": "An excess of rain caused the river to flood.". More examples on the page.