excessively
/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/
ex · ces · sive · ly
ɪk · ˈsɛs · ɪv · li
English Definition
adv. to a degree that is more than necessary
Significado en Español
excesivamente
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “excessively”:
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A
sparingly
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B
overly
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C
moderately
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D
insufficiently
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B — overly.
“excessively” means adv. to a degree that is more than necessary
Common questions about “excessively”
What does “excessively” mean?
excessively — adv. to a degree that is more than necessary. In Chinese: 过分地，过度地.
How do you pronounce “excessively”?
excessively is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · ces · sive · ly.
Is “excessively” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. excessively appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
