word
Surplus
SUR-pluhs
/ˈsɜːrplʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
surplus
Dictionary meaning
More than is needed, desired, or required.
Examples
- There were surplus goods last year.
- We have a surplus of cheese.
Synonyms: extra
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