SURPLUS
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Surplus.
Surplus - as a noun
A quantity much larger than is needed
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excess15nimiety12surplusage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
overabundance21overmuch18overmuchnesssuperabundance21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Surplus - as an adjective satellite
More than is needed, desired, or required
Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excess15extra12redundant11spare7supererogatory20superfluous16supernumerary20Surplus - as a verb
To treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off.
Surplus - as an adjective
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient
Example: "It is surplus to our needs"
Example Sentences
"The government has announced a budget surplus for the third consecutive year."
"The surplus of food production has led to a decrease in prices."
"We have a surplus of office supplies, so there's no need to order more."
"The surplus of available parking spaces made it easy to find a spot."
"Due to a surplus of qualified candidates, the job market has become highly competitive."
Word Game Points
Is SURPLUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surplus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SURPLUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SURPLUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surplus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSURPLUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SURPLUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surplus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSURPLUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
