excess
gb/ˈɛksˌɛs/ us/ˈɛksˌɛs/
B1
Anglais
~ 4200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
quantity
1
Too much of something
A quantity that is more than what is needed or allowed.
Schéma d’usage :
an excess of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'excess' (too much) with 'access' (the ability to enter or use).
Synonymes
surplus (Implies extra beyond what is needed, often in a neutral or positive sense.)
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overabundance (Suggests an overly large amount, often with a negative tone.)
Antonymes
shortage (Means there is not enough of something.)
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deficit (Refers to having less than the required amount, especially in financial or measurable terms.)
Collocations
in excess of
|excess baggage
|excess weight
|excess fat
|excess supply
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|health
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The recipe calls for sugar, but an excess can make it too sweet.
- There was an excess of food after the party.
- Drivers will be fined for carrying excess weight in their vehicles.
- The company is struggling with an excess of unsold products.
- Excess alcohol consumption can damage your health.
Exemples pédagogiques
- There is an excess of chairs in the room.
- We had an excess of food at lunch.
- The bag had excess weight at the airport.
- He eats an excess of candy every day.
- The store has an excess of shoes to sell.
Nom
B2
action
2
Extreme or unacceptable behavior
Doing things too much or in a way that is not acceptable.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s excesses
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this meaning with the 'too much of something' sense; here it refers to actions, not quantities.
Synonymes
extravagance (Often refers to spending too much money or using too many resources.)
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immoderation (Formal term for lack of restraint or balance.)
Antonymes
moderation (Means keeping behavior or amounts within reasonable limits.)
Collocations
moral excesses
|youthful excesses
|political excesses
Thèmes
society
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The film shows the excesses of the celebrity lifestyle.
- His youthful excesses got him into trouble.
- The new government promised to end the political excesses of the past decade.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The king was known for his excesses.
- He paid for his youthful excesses later in life.
- The book tells about the excesses of rich people.
adjective
formal
B2
property
3
More than needed or allowed
More than what is needed or allowed.
Schéma d’usage :
[excess + noun]
Synonymes
extra (Informal and neutral; simply means more than usual or needed.)
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superfluous (Formal and often negative; means unnecessary because there is already enough.)
Antonymes
insufficient (Means not enough in amount or degree.)
Collocations
excess charge
|excess cost
|excess speed
Thèmes
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The company will cut any excess costs to save money.
- She was fined for driving at an excess speed.
- Excess heat can damage the equipment.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We must remove excess water from the tank.
- Excess sugar is bad for your teeth.
- They reduced excess spending this year.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
excess
API
GB/ˈɛksˌɛs/
US/ˈɛksˌɛs/
Syllabes et accentuation
ex - cess (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: excess
- Plural: excess, excesses
Famille de mots
Forms
excesses
noun
Core family
excessive
adjective B2
excessively
adverb B2
Related words
exceed
verb B1
Advanced or less common
exceedingly
adverb B2
Expressions
go to excesses
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ˌɛksˈɛsɪz/
fixed phrase
Act beyond reasonable limits
To do things too much or in an extreme way.
Exemples
- The protesters went to excesses during the rally.
- He tends to go to excesses when celebrating.
in excess of
1/ˈɪn ˈɛksˌɛs əv/
fixed phrase
More than a specific number/amount
More than a particular number or amount.
Exemples
- Last year’s profits were in excess of $2 million.
- Any item in excess of 20 kg will incur a fee.
to excess
1/tə ˈɛksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Too much; more than is good
In a way that is too much and can cause harm.
Exemples
- He drinks coffee to excess.
- Exercise is good, but not to excess.