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excess - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
excess
Definition
(noun) a quantity much larger than is needed
Synonyms
:
nimiety
,
surplus
,
surplusage
Definition
(noun) immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Synonyms
:
excessiveness
,
inordinateness
Definition
(noun) the state of being more than full
Synonyms
:
overabundance
,
surfeit
Definition
(noun) excessive indulgence
Synonyms
:
overindulgence
Example Sentence
the child was spoiled by overindulgence
Definition
(adj) more than is needed, desired, or required
Synonyms
:
extra
,
redundant
,
spare
,
supererogatory
,
superfluous
,
supernumerary
,
surplus
Example Sentence
trying to lose excess weight
found some extra change lying on the dresser
yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
skills made redundant by technological advance
sleeping in the spare room
supernumerary ornamentation
it was supererogatory of her to gloat
delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
surplus cheese distributed to the needy
Word used in video below:
text: THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR "EXCESS" ANYTHING IN THERE.
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