surplus
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reachedThat which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
» We have a surplus of food.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
Überschuss, Rest
изли́шекizlíšek, избы́токizbýtok
надли́шокnadlýšok, ли́шокlýšok, на́дмірnádmir
(countable, uncountable)Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
профици́тproficít
(countable, uncountable)The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
(countable, uncountable)Assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
- a quantity much larger than is needed
Examples
28 sentencesWe have a surplus of food.
I bought a backpack at the army surplus store.
We have a surplus.
We live in a surplus society.
deWir leben in einer Überflussgesellschaft.
We will refund you the surplus amount.
deDen überschüssigen Betrag werden wir Ihnen vergüten.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.From Middle English surplus, from Middle French surplus. Compare French surplus.
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Forms
plural: surpluses / surplusses| Singular | surplus |
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| Plural | surpluses / surplusses |
regular
Synonyms
43 synonyms- a quantity much larger than is needed:excesssurplusagenimiety
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable