Vocabulary Entry

excess

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

An amount of something that is more than what is necessary.

Example Sentences

"The excess of sugar in the diet can lead to health issues."

"There was an excess of rainfall this year, causing flooding."

"He had to throw away the excess food after the party."

verb

Example Sentences

"If you excess your budget, you might face financial problems."

"It's easy to excess your time on social media without realizing."

"She tends to excess her authority in the workplace."

adjective

Example Sentences

"They had an excess charge on their bill."

"The excess baggage policy at the airline caught many travelers by surprise."

"He needed to lose the excess weight for his health."