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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
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ses
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eIk
ses
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definition 1: |
the state or an instance of going beyond what is required, expected, or considered reasonable.
- synonyms:
- overabundance, overflow, plethora, superfluity, surfeit
- antonyms:
- dearth, deficiency, lack
- similar words:
- extravagance, glut, license, overdose, overkill
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definition 2: |
an amount or degree beyond what is necessary.
- synonyms:
- glut, margin, overabundance, overflow, superfluity, surfeit, surplus
- antonyms:
- defect, deficiency, deficit, scarcity, shortfall
- similar words:
- abundance, backlog, fat, leftover, luxury, overdose, overkill, redundancy
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definition 3: |
the amount by which one thing or quantity is greater than another.
- synonyms:
- difference
- similar words:
- margin, profit, remainder
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definition 4: |
overindulgence.
- synonyms:
- glut, intemperance, overindulgence, surfeit
- antonyms:
- moderation, temperance
- similar words:
- dissipation, extravagance, fat, license, luxury, prodigality, satiety
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related words: |
balance, bloat, extreme, heroic, overflow, overrun, overweight, profusion, violence |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
pronunciation: |
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ses
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definition: |
more than required, expected, or considered reasonable; extra; additional.
excess energy- synonyms:
- additional, extra, immoderate, surplus
- similar words:
- more, spare, superfluous
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