noun / adjective
excess
EK-sess/ɪkˈses/
An amount beyond what is needed, usual, or reasonable.
The extra rice forms an excess beside the already full cup.
Etymology
“Going out” developed into going beyond a boundary or proper limit. Applied to quantity, excess is the amount that lies beyond what is needed or allowed.
In context
so i applied the gel stain and then wiped the excess off
More examples
- We removed the excess paint.
- Excess luggage costs more.
- The report criticized several spending excesses.
Forms
excess · excesses
Similar words
- surplus
- Usually an amount left over rather than an unreasonable overindulgence.
- overabundance
- Overabundance emphasizes plentiful quantity beyond a desirable amount.