excess
Intermediate/ɪkˈsɛs/
- noun
- More than what is needed or usual
excess in a sentence
- “He donated his excess clothes to charity.”
- “They were equipped with an excess of provisions.”
- “The tests found an excess of sodium in his blood.”
- “He lived a life of excess .”
What does “excess” mean?
excess (noun) means more than what is needed or usual. It is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "excess" mean?
- excess (noun) means: More than what is needed or usual
- How do you pronounce "excess"?
- "excess" is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "excess" in a sentence?
- Here is "excess" used in a sentence: He donated his excess clothes to charity.
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