surplus
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrplʌs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːpləs/
noun
C1
An extra amount that is more than what is needed.
We had a surplus of apples from our harvest, so we shared them with our neighbors.
C1
The extra money left when income is greater than spending.
The company's budget showed a surplus, allowing them to invest in new equipment.
adjective
R
Extra or more than what is needed.
We donated the surplus food to the local shelter to help those in need.
translation
An extra amount that is more than what is needed.; The extra money left when income is greater than spending.
Extra or more than what is needed.
Word Forms
Plural
surpluses