SAT TOEFL IELTS excess Definition An amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable. Example "Eating in excess can lead to health problems." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← excerpt excessive → Study tips featuring "excess" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal