Meaning of the word surplus in English
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surplus
US /ˈsɝː.pləs/
UK /ˈsɝː.pləs/
Noun
1.
an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand
Example:
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The company reported a budget surplus this quarter.
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We have a surplus of food after the harvest.
Adjective
1.
more than what is needed or used; excess
Example:
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The factory produced surplus goods that needed to be stored.
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They sold off their surplus equipment.
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