surplus
word
/ˈsɝpɫəs/
/sˈɜːpləs/
Definition
A surplus is an amount that is more than what is needed or used. It often refers to extra money, goods, or resources.
Usage & Nuances
'Surplus' is formal and used in economics, business, or resource management, e.g., 'budget surplus,' 'food surplus.' Not common in casual speech. It can be used as both a noun and adjective.
Spanish: excedente - sobrantePortuguese (BR): excedente - sobraPortuguese (PT): excedente - sobraChinese (Simplified): 盈余 - 剩余Chinese (Traditional): 盈餘 - 剩餘Hindi: अधिशेषArabic: فائض - زيادةBengali: অতিরিক্ত - উদ্বৃত্তRussian: избыток - остатокJapanese: 余剰 - 余分Vietnamese: thặng dư - dư thừaKorean: 잉여 - 남는 것Turkish: fazla - artı - artıkUrdu: فاضل - اضافیIndonesian: surplus - kelebihan - sisa
Example Sentences
This year, the government announced a budget surplus for the first time in a decade.
natural
We always end up with a surplus of plastic bags after grocery shopping.
natural
The company had a surplus of computers after the project finished.
basic
We gave the surplus food to the shelter.
basic
There is a surplus of water after the rain.
basic
The school's fundraiser created a surplus, so they bought new books for the library.
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