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Definition excess in British 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

Tests subsequently revealed an excess of alcohol in the driver's blood.

Synonyms and related words
addition spare supplement
Example

the worst excesses of the regime

Synonyms and related words
cruelty evil abuse
2.1

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

Example

the usual excesses of the rock-star lifestyle

Synonyms and related words
evil sin wrong
3

an amount of money that someone has to pay towards the cost of something, when an insurance company is going to pay the rest of the cost. The usual American word is deductible

Example

Most policies carry a £50 excess.

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary a good/bad risk
4

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

Example

The rest of the family led a life of excess.

Synonyms and related words
default setting behaviour instinct
Definition excess in British English