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Excess

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Definitions for Excess

noun
a quantity much larger than is needed
Synonyms
surplus surplusage nimiety
noun
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Synonyms
excessiveness inordinateness
noun
the state of being more than full
Synonyms
surfeit overabundance
noun
excessive indulgence
Synonyms
overindulgence
Examples
  1. the child was spoiled by overindulgence
adjective
more than is needed, desired, or required
Synonyms
extra redundant spare supererogatory superfluous supernumerary surplus
Examples
  1. trying to lose excess weight
  2. found some extra change lying on the dresser
  3. yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
  4. skills made redundant by technological advance
  5. sleeping in the spare room
  6. supernumerary ornamentation
  7. it was supererogatory of her to gloat
  8. delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
  9. extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
  10. surplus cheese distributed to the needy

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