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:
- supererogatory
- supplemental
- extraneous
- accessory
- unneeded
- unessential
- ample
- plentiful
- needless
- plenteous
- copious
- supplementary
- dispensable
- abundant
- nonessential
- gratuitous
- bountiful
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
surplus Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The warehouse had a surplus of unsold merchandise, necessitating a clearance sale.
- The organization's membership had a surplus, indicating a healthy and expanding community.
- The energy company anticipated a surplus of electricity during the summer months.
- The team had a surplus of players, making it difficult to give everyone sufficient playing time.
- The school district faced a budget surplus, enabling it to invest in new educational programs.
- The farmer had a surplus of corn, which he sold to a local feed store to generate additional income.
FAQs About the word surplus
a quantity much larger than is needed, more than is needed, desired, or required
excess, spare, extra, supernumerary,additional, redundant, unwanted, superfluous, unnecessary, supererogatory
insufficient, poor, scarce, scant, sparse, inadequate, scanty, short, poor, inadequate
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.
