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        sur·plus

        surplus

         
         
        pronunciation:
        suhr pluhs [or] suhr pls
        parts of speech:
        noun, adjective
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        part of speech: noun
        definition: the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount.
        There is a surplus of winter wheat this year.
        synonyms:
        excess
        antonyms:
        shortage
         
        part of speech: adjective
        definition: more than what is necessary; extra.
        They gave us the surplus apples from their orchard.
        synonyms:
        excess, extra
        antonyms:
        insufficient
        similar words:
        excessive, odd, spare
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