Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surplus
noun
/ˈsɜːr.plʌs/
Definition
An amount that is more than what is needed or required.
Examples
- The company had a surplus of products at the end of the season.
- After budgeting for expenses, there was a surplus left for savings.
- Governments often aim to create a surplus in their budgets to prepare for economic downturns.
Meaning
Surplus refers to the extra quantity or excess of a resource, often in the context of finances, goods, or services.
Synonyms
- Excess
- Abundance
- Overflow
- Superfluity
- Overage
