excess
adjectiveHow many syllables in excess?
There are 2 syllables in the word excess.How to pronounce excess:
Definition of excess:
- excess (adjective):
- more than is needed, desired, or required.
Synonyms for excess:
additional
extra
redundant
spare
superfluous
supernumerary
surplus
unnecessary
unneeded
unwanted
Antonyms for excess:
absence
arrears
base
core
crunch
curtailment
dearth
debit
debt
defalcation
default
deficiency
deficit
depletion
deprivation
destitution
drought
drouth
dues
economy
essential
exiguity
exiguousness
failure
famine
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