surplus (Meaning)
surplus (n)
a quantity much larger than is needed
surplus (s)
more than is needed, desired, or required
Synonyms & Antonyms of surplus
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- bountiful
- unessential
- dispensable
- gratuitous
- abundant
- supplemental
- unneeded
- supplementary
- nonessential
- copious
- needless
- ample
- supererogatory
- extraneous
- plenteous
- accessory
- plentiful
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word surplus
a quantity much larger than is needed, more than is needed, desired, or required
excess, extra, spare, redundant, superfluous,additional, unnecessary, supernumerary, unwanted, bountiful
insufficient, poor, scant, insufficient, meager, short, scarce, scanty, scant, sparse
The company had a surplus of supplies, leading to overstocking issues.
The government budget showed a surplus this fiscal year, allowing for additional spending.
The factory produced a surplus of goods, resulting in excess inventory.
The applicant's qualifications far exceeded the job requirements, giving them a surplus of skills.
