excess-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: A quantity much larger than necessary.

Commentary: EXCESS[+quantity]

Examples:
We had an excess of materials in the office.
We are surrounded by excess and must cut back.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: The act of indulgence or immoderation (or its effects)

Commentary: EXCESS[+event]

Examples:
The child was spoiled by the excesses of his parents.
The excess of the General was well known.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4

Sense Number 3: The state of being more than satisfied or satiated.

Commentary: EXCESS[+fullness]

Examples:
We ate to excess.
The filing cabinet was filled to excess.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3