# excess vs express

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### excess
*noun · IPA /ˈɛksɛs/ · frequency rank #5,035*
The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.

### express
*adjective · IPA /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ · frequency rank #2,110*
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

## Source
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