Excess
Excess noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Preponderance and excess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preponderance" instead a noun "Excess".
Nearby Words: excessive, excessively
Preponderance
Preponderance noun - The fact or state of being above others in rank or importance.
Excess and preponderance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excess" instead a noun "Preponderance".
Nearby Words: preponderant, preponderating
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| sheer | sheer excess | sheer preponderance |
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