excess

[ɪkˈsɛs]

excess Definition

• 1. an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
• 2. the state of being more than what is necessary, permitted, or desirable

Using excess: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "excess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The excess of sugar in his diet caused health problems.

• Example

  The company had to dispose of the excess inventory.

• Example

  The excess of enthusiasm made her seem insincere.

• Example

  The government imposed taxes on excess profits.

excess Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for excess

• surplus
• overabundance
• superfluity
• redundancy
• extra

Antonyms for excess

• deficiency
• shortage
• lack

Phrases with excess

• in excess of

  more than a particular amount or number

  Example

  The car was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

• excess baggage

  luggage that exceeds the allowed weight or size limit

  Example

  I had to pay extra for my excess baggage at the airport.

• excess demand

  a situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price

  Example

  Excess demand for housing has led to rising prices in many cities.

Origins of excess

from Latin 'excessus', meaning 'departure, outrage'

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Summary: excess in Brief

The term 'excess' [ɪkˈsɛs] refers to an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable, or the state of being more than what is necessary, permitted, or desirable. It can refer to physical quantities like 'excess baggage,' or abstract concepts like 'excess demand.' 'Excess' is often used in formal contexts and has synonyms like 'surplus' and 'overabundance.'