excess

//ɪkˈsɛs//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
Visual representation of excess

Noun

excessSingular
excessesPlural
1

An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

An excess of sugar in your diet can lead to health problems.

2

The state or condition of going beyond what is normal or sufficient.

The doctor warned him about the dangers of excess in eating and drinking.

3

Lack of moderation in eating, drinking, or behavior; overindulgence.

Years of excess in eating and drinking damaged his health.

Adjective

excessCanonical form
1

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; exceeding a limit or standard.

The airline charges a fee for excess baggage.

excess - Deep Vocabulary