surplus
Translation
surplus, excess
Examples
The company has a large budget surplus this year.
The company has a large budget surplus this year.
We have a surplus of food after the party.
We have a surplus of food after the party.
Grammar Patterns
a surplus of ((sth.)) an excess amount of something We have a surplus of apples this year.
a budget/trade surplus a financial surplus The country reported a trade surplus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excess, glut; Antonyms: deficit, shortage
Etymology
From Old French 'surplus', from 'sur-' (over) + 'plus' (more). Literally 'over-more'.
Memory Tips
Think 'sir, plus more!' – you have more than you need.