excess

• Descreve uma quantidade que ultrapassa o necessário, o usual ou o permitido; que é a mais, além do normal, do suficiente ou do adequado.

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

1. More than necessaryB2formal

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

   Excessivo

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

   Sinônimosextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   Antônimosdeficientinadequateinsufficientscant

2. Extra or surplusB2formal

   Additional to what is required or expected.

   Excedente

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

   Sinônimosadditionalexcessiveextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   Antônimosdeficientinadequateinsufficientmeagerscarce

• Substantivo que designa uma quantidade de algo superior ao necessário, ao permitido ou ao desejado; também pode indicar aquilo que ultrapassa um limite, uma medida ou uma norma.

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

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1. B1formal

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

   Excesso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosglutoverabundanceoverageoversupplyplethoraprofusionsuperabundancesuperfluitysurfeitsurplus

   Antônimosdearthdeficitinsufficiencylackscarcityshortage

2. Extreme behaviorB2formal

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

   Excesso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdebaucherydissipationextravaganceimmoderationintemperanceoverindulgenceprofligacywantonness

   Antônimosmoderationrestrainttemperance