excessive
part of speech
adjective (excessive, more excessive)
meaning for a pupil
1) Excessive means too much, more than is needed or sensible. tree →
2) Excessive can mean going beyond what is fair or allowed. tree →
sense in the lessons
In health and safety lessons: excessive sugar, excessive screen time or excessive speed are harmful. In formal and exam language it shows something is over a limit. Everyday speech says «too much» or «way too much».
examples
- Excessive sugar is bad for your teeth. tree →
- The driver was stopped for excessive speed. tree →
- Don't use an excessive amount of glue. tree →
- (formal) Excessive noise is not permitted after 10 pm. tree →
- Excessive heat can damage plants. tree →
- The punishment seemed excessive for such a small mistake. tree →
- A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard. tree →
note
Related: excess (noun), exceed (verb). Spelling: exCESSive, double s. In maths problems «excessive» means above a limit: the amount over the limit = amount − limit.
Trees and pragmatics
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