Excess ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Excess ( noun )

1. An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
2. The state of exceeding the usual or desirable level or amount.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french excès, from latin excessus, from excedere "go beyond".

Examples:

1. The company had an excess of inventory and had to sell it at a discount.
2. He had an excess of money and decided to invest it.
3. She had an excess of energy and decided to go for a run.
4. The company had an excess of employees and had to lay off some of them.
5. The amount of sugar in the recipe is an excess and can be reduced.

(As an adjective)

Excess ( adjective )

1. An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
2. The state of exceeding the usual or desirable level or amount.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french excès, from latin excessus, from excedere "go beyond".

Examples:

1. The company had an excess of inventory and had to sell it at a discount.
2. He had an excess of money and decided to invest it.
3. She had an excess of energy and decided to go for a run.
4. The company had an excess of employees and had to lay off some of them.
5. The amount of sugar in the recipe is an excess and can be reduced.