Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrpləs/
noun an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand
A1 I have a surplus of apples from my garden.
A2 The surplus of food at the event was donated to a local shelter.
B1 The company experienced a surplus in revenue this quarter.
B2 The surplus of inventory allowed the store to offer a sale on selected items.
C1 The surplus of funds in the budget will be allocated to various projects.
C2 The surplus of resources enabled the organization to expand its services.
adjective more than what is needed or used; excess
A1 There was a surplus amount of food left over after the party.
A2 The store had a surplus of winter coats on sale.
B1 The surplus funds were used to upgrade the school's technology.
B2 The company experienced a surplus in revenue for the third quarter.
C1 The surplus of natural resources in the region attracted many investors.
C2 The surplus of talent in the music industry led to fierce competition among artists.
formal The company had a surplus of inventory after the holiday season.
informal We have a surplus of snacks in the kitchen if you're hungry.
slang I scored a surplus of concert tickets for cheap on Craigslist.
figurative Her kindness created a surplus of goodwill among her colleagues.
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