CEFR B1

excess

noun

Meaning

A greater amount of something than is needed, required, or useful.

Examples

The company reported an excess of $1 million in profits last quarter.
She was warned about the excess speed at which she was driving.

Synonyms: surplus, remainder, redundancy, superfluity

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excess (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛs/

Definition

A greater amount of something than is needed, required, or useful.

Examples

The company reported an excess of $1 million in profits last quarter.
She was warned about the excess speed at which she was driving.
He was found guilty of having an excess of alcohol in his bloodstream.

How to Use excess

excess of (prepositional phrase): More than a specified amount or quantity. — "The number of applicants was in excess of one thousand."
excess baggage (collocation): Luggage that weighs more than the airline's standard allowance. — "I had to pay an extra fee for my excess baggage."

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