excess

• Описывает количество, которое превышает необходимое, обычное или допустимое.

Describes an amount that is more than necessary, usual, or allowed.

1. More than necessaryB2formal

   Being more than what is usual, allowed, or needed.

   Избыточный

   • The company had to dispose of excess inventory.
   • Excess weight can cause health problems.
   • He was charged for excess baggage at the airport.

   Synonymsextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   Antonymsdeficientinadequateinsufficientscant

2. Extra or surplusB2formal

   Additional to what is required or expected.

   Избыточный

   • The government redistributed excess food to shelters.
   • She cut the excess fabric from the dress.
   • The budget includes funds for excess capacity.

   Synonymsadditionalexcessiveextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   Antonymsdeficientinadequateinsufficientmeagerscarce

• Существительное, обозначающее количество чего-либо, превышающее необходимое, допустимое или желательное.

A noun referring to an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

uncountable

1. B1formal

   An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or usual.

   Избыток

   • The company had an excess of inventory after the holiday season.
   • Eating to excess can lead to health problems.
   • The budget had an excess of funds allocated to marketing.

   Synonymsglutoverabundanceoverageoversupplyplethoraprofusionsuperabundancesuperfluitysurfeitsurplus

   Antonymsdearthdeficitinsufficiencylackscarcityshortage

2. Extreme behaviorB2formal

   Behavior that goes beyond what is considered normal, proper, or moderate.

   Излишество

   • His excess of enthusiasm made him seem unprofessional.
   • The party was criticized for its excess of alcohol and noise.
   • She was known for her excess of generosity, often giving too much.

   Synonymsdebaucherydissipationextravaganceimmoderationintemperanceoverindulgenceprofligacywantonness

   Antonymsmoderationrestrainttemperance