excessive
gb/ɪksˈɛsɪv/ us/ɪksˈɛsɪv/
B2
Inglês
~ 8100
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
More than reasonable or necessary
More than is needed, normal, or sensible; too much and usually a problem.
Padrão de uso:
excessive [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'very' instead of 'excessive' (e.g. *'very noise'* instead of 'excessive noise'). Also, they may confuse 'excessive' with 'many' or 'a lot of', not realizing that 'excessive' usually has a negative meaning of 'too much and not good'.
Sinónimos
too much (More informal and very common in spoken English; often used for both countable and uncountable things.)
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undue (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts to stress that something is not justified.)
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overly (Usually used before an adjective (e.g. 'overly strict'); similar idea of more than is reasonable.)
Antónimos
moderate (Suggests a middle, controlled amount that is not too much or too little.)
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reasonable (Focuses on being fair and acceptable, especially for prices, demands, or behavior.)
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limited (Emphasizes that the amount is kept small or controlled, the opposite of going too far.)
Colocações
excessive force
|excessive drinking
|excessive speed
|excessive noise
|excessive use
|excessive amount
Temas
daily life
|health
|law
|money
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The doctor warned him that his excessive sugar intake could lead to serious health problems.
- Residents complained about the excessive noise coming from the construction site at night.
- She was criticized for her excessive use of social media during work hours.
- Many drivers are fined for excessive speed on this stretch of highway.
- The court ruled that the police had used excessive force during the arrest.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Excessive drinking can damage your liver.
- The bill was very high because the hotel charged an excessive price for the room.
- There was excessive noise in the classroom, so the teacher became angry.
- He got a ticket for his excessive speed on the road.
- Using an excessive amount of salt can ruin the taste of the soup.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
excessive
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛsɪv/
US/ɪksˈɛsɪv/
Sílabas e acento
ex - cess - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cess)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: excessive
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
exceedingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
moderate
adjective B1
reasonable
adjective B1
Expressões
excessive bail
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv bˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
Unreasonably high bail amount
Bail money set at a level that is too high to be fair or is not allowed by law.
Exemplos
- The court ruled that the defendant had been charged excessive bail.
- Lawyers argued that the excessive bail violated the suspect's rights.
excessive drinking
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Drinking too much alcohol
Drinking a lot of alcohol in a way that is not healthy or sensible.
Exemplos
- Excessive drinking can lead to serious liver disease.
- The campaign aims to reduce excessive drinking among young adults.
excessive fines
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv fˈaɪnz/
fixed phrase
formal
Unreasonably high money penalties
Fines that are too high to be fair or that break the law or rules.
Exemplos
- The new law protects citizens from excessive fines for minor offenses.
- Human rights groups criticized the government for imposing excessive fines on protesters.
excessive force
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv fˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
formal
Using more physical power than allowed
Using too much physical power in a way that is not reasonable or not allowed, especially by police or security staff.
Exemplos
- The officer was fired after an investigation found that he had used excessive force during the arrest.
- The protesters claimed that the police response involved excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
excessive noise
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv nˈɔɪz/
fixed phrase
Noise that is too loud or frequent
Noise that is too loud or happens too often, and bothers people or breaks rules.
Exemplos
- The neighbors complained about excessive noise from the bar downstairs.
- Local laws limit excessive noise after 10 p.m.
excessive speed
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv spˈid/
fixed phrase
Driving faster than is safe or legal
Driving faster than is safe or faster than the law allows.
Exemplos
- The crash was caused by excessive speed on a wet road.
- Police say excessive speed is a major factor in many traffic accidents.
excessive use of
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv jˈus əv/
fixed phrase
Using something more than needed
Using something too much, more than is needed or good.
Exemplos
- Excessive use of plastic has a serious impact on the environment.
- The teacher warned students against the excessive use of smartphones in class.
excessive workload
1/ɪksˈɛsɪv wˈɚklˌoʊd/
fixed phrase
Too much work to handle
Having so much work that it is hard to do it all in a normal time or in a healthy way.
Exemplos
- Many employees complained about an excessive workload and long hours.
- Stress and burnout are often caused by an excessive workload.