excess

US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

UK /ɪkˈses/

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noun

  • Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • An extra amount.
  • The amount you pay before the insurance company pays the rest.

other

  • The state of going beyond reasonable or acceptable limits.
  • An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

other

  • To be more than or go beyond.