surplus
Translation
surplus, excess, surplusage
Examples
The country has a trade surplus.
The country has a trade surplus.
We have a surplus of food.
We have a surplus of food.
Grammar Patterns
a surplus of ((sth.)) an amount of (sth.) that is more than is needed We have a surplus of food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excess, abundance; Antonyms: deficit, shortage
Etymology
From Old French 'surplus', from 'sur-' (over) + 'plus' (more). Literally 'over more' or more than is needed.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'Sir, plus more!' – a waiter bringing you extra food you didn't order, creating a surplus.