Dictionary Check: excess

"excess" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

more than is needed, desired, or required

Example: "trying to lose excess weight"
noun

a quantity much larger than is needed

noun

immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

noun

the state of being more than full

noun

excessive indulgence

Example: "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"
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