Definitions
- Referring to the amount by which something exceeds a particular limit or requirement. - Talking about the difference between the actual amount and the expected amount of something. - Describing something that is too old or outdated.
- Referring to an amount that is more than what is needed or required. - Talking about something that is beyond the usual or expected limit. - Describing something that is too much or too many.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to an amount that is more than what is needed or expected.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns or adjectives.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a surplus or extra amount of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Overage is less common than excess in everyday language.
- 2Context: Overage is often used in the context of limits or requirements, while excess can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Connotation: Overage has a neutral connotation, while excess can have a negative connotation of being too much or wasteful.
Remember this!
Overage and excess are synonyms that both refer to an amount that is more than what is needed or expected. However, overage is less common and often used in the context of limits or requirements, while excess can be used in a wider range of contexts and has a negative connotation of being too much or wasteful.
