excess
/ɪkˈsɛs/
ex · cess
ɪk · ˈsɛs
English Definition
n. an amount that is more than necessary
Significado en Español
exceso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dư thừa, quá mức
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “excess”:
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A
shortage
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B
lack
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C
surplus
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D
deficiency
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C — surplus.
“excess” means n. an amount that is more than necessary
Common questions about “excess”
What does “excess” mean?
excess — n. an amount that is more than necessary. In Chinese: 过量，过剩.
How do you pronounce “excess”?
excess is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · cess.
Is “excess” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. excess appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
