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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