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Definition excess in American English

excess noun

noun
/ɪkˈses/
1

a larger amount of something than is usual or necessary

Example

Cover both sides of the meat with flour, shaking off any excess.

Example

an excess of oxygen in his bloodstream

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Example

the worst excesses of the regime

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2.1

behavior that you consider to be wrong because it is too extreme

Example

the usual excesses of the rock-star lifestyle

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3

a way of behaving in which you do dangerous or extreme things

Example

The rest of the family led a life of excess.

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Definition excess in American English