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excess

Definition

  • noun: an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount
  • noun: the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits
  • verb: to eliminate the position of
  • synonyms: superfluity, immoderateness, superabundance

Examples

  • There was an 'excess' of 10 bushels (over what was needed to fill the bin).

  • Eating anything 'in excess' [=in overly large amounts] can be bad for you.

  • The movie embraces all the worst 'excesses' of popular American culture.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He'll be fast. Virtually invulnerable. Isolated. Alone. He will not be alone. He will never be alone. The energy input to Jor-El's quarters is now in excess. Our data indicates the loss is due to a misuse of energy. Investigate. And if the investigation proves correct? He knew the penalty he faced. (..)
    1978 Superman