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- pronunciation:
- suhr
pluhs
[or]
suhr
pl
 s
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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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
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| related words: |
abundance, balance, more |
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| 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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| related words: |
unnecessary |
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