Excess and Ounce

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Excess noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.

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Ounce is an antonym for excess.

Nearby Words: excessive, excessively

Ounce noun - A very small amount.

Usage example: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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Excess is an antonym for ounce.

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