noun🔗ShareThat which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus."After the party, there was a surplus of cake; everyone had eaten their fill. "economybusinessfinanceamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpecifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government."The government had a surplus of funds this year, exceeding the amount needed for regular expenses. "governmentfinanceeconomystatepoliticsamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose."The school had a surplus of pencils after the back-to-school sale. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAssets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted."After paying all the bills, the family had a surplus of money this month. "assetbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off."The company is surplusing some of its outdated computer equipment to make room for new models. "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeing or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient"It is surplus to our needs"amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading