excess
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3.3
- noun
- /ɪkˈsɛs/
:
exceso
- In some cases, the tax assessed was in excess of the county sales tax.
- in excess of
- excess demand
- excess capacity
And then it says to get the excess off on the edge.
- And then it says to get the excess off on the edge.
- And you're now going to sweep all this excess away.
- Third, take all of the excess and spend it on making more.
- I mean, heat can in excess can kill you.
Examples
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The average revenue for the 32 responding institutions was in excess of US$1 million per year.
Academic text (2008) -
For example, rattan produced export earnings in excess of $200 million in 1988.
Academic text (1999) -
This particular book has sold in excess of a quarter of a million copies.
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Wage growth right now is in excess of five percent.
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For the top five programs, the excess credit index ranges from 4% to 12%.
Academic text (2015) -
With state matching funds in excess of $19 million, the construction of this facility began.
Academic text (2011) -
Japan is the largest contributor, having pledged in excess of $1 billion to the program.
Academic text (1991) -
After a long discussion, the committee decided that the funding was in excess of what was necessary for the project.
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The gardener noted that the plants had an excess of nutrients, causing them to grow larger than usual.
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She realized that her shopping habits had resulted in an excess of clothes that she no longer wore.
Synonyms
91
3.3
A large amount of something, more than you need
40
5.4
Using more than you need so it is unnecessary
33
7.7
A much larger amount than people need or can manage
14
5.9
An extra amount made beyond what is needed
7
5.7
Too much of something that is not needed
4
8.8
Too much of something that causes discomfort or dislike
3
6.8
An amount of money or goods that is more than expected
1
3.4
More than what is needed or wanted
1
7.9
A very large amount of something that is more than needed
1
8.7
An amount that is more than needed or useful
Extra things or words that are not needed
An amount that is more than is needed, often extra food or goods
An amount that is more than needed
An amount or level much higher than reasonable
Antonyms
Compounds
How Much
Surface Forms
Etymology
Excess comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and cedere 'to go', the same root you see in exceed. So excess is something that has 'gone out' beyond what is needed — an amount that is too much.