Meaning of the word excess in English
What does excess mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
excess
US /ɪkˈses/
UK /ɪkˈses/
Noun
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an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
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The company produced an excess of goods, leading to storage problems.
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Avoid excess sugar in your diet for better health.
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2.
the amount by which one thing is greater than another
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The excess of imports over exports led to a trade deficit.
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The excess weight on the bridge caused it to collapse.
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Adjective
additional; extra
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You will be charged for any excess baggage.
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The machine has an excess capacity for production.
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