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- Word Parts
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An excess is an amount that is more than what you need.
We had an excess of food after the party, so we let guests take some home with them.- similar words:
- abundance, leftover, luxury
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If there is excess rain this year, there is more than usual. It could be a good thing or a bad thing. If you have excess clothing, you have more than you need. Maybe you will give some away.
There were excess brownies at the picnic because everyone brought some.Mrs. Lee grew excess vegetables this year and had to give a lot away to friends and neighbors.What do the farmers do when they have excess crops?- synonyms:
- additional, extra
- similar words:
- more, spare
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