<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the fact of exceeding something else in amount or degree: His strength is in excess of yours.</li><li>the amount or degree by which one thing exceeds another: The bill showed an excess of several hundred dollars over the estimate.</li><li>an extreme or excessive amount or degree; superabundance: to have an excess of energy.</li><li>Synonyms: surplus</li><li>Antonyms: deficiency, lack</li><li>a going beyond what is regarded as customary or proper: to talk to excess.</li><li>immoderate indulgence; intemperance in eating, drinking, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>more than or above what is necessary, usual, or specified; extra: a charge for excess baggage; excess profits.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to dismiss, demote, transfer, or furlough (an employee), especially as part of a mass layoff.</li></ul>