noun
excess
EHK-sehs
noun
1
An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
"Any excess of the deposit will be refunded."
2
Overindulgence, especially in eating or drinking.
"The party was one long night of excess."
adjective
1
More than what is normal or allowed.
"You'll be charged for excess baggage over 20kg."
How to Use Excess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo much of something, or the amount left over past a limit.
Common pairings
in excess of
to excess
excess baggage
excess weight
Word Forms
excessed past tense, excesses plural, excesses singular
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Etymology
From Old French exces, from Latin excessus, "a going beyond," from excedere (see "exceed").