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Surplus

🔄 Synonyms of "Surplus"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
supererogatory	Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
spareverb	Extra.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
extranoun	(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
supernumerarynoun	Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
unneeded	Not needed.
surplusagenoun	(law) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and may be rejected.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Surplus"

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Word	Definition
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
surplusagenoun	(law) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and may be rejected.
extranoun	Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
supererogatory	Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
sparenoun	The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
supernumerarynoun	Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
unneeded	Not needed.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
overagenoun	A surplus of inventory or capacity or of cash that is greater than the amount in the record of an account.
overcapacitynoun	A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed.
overpaymentnoun	Payment exceeding the amount actually due.
overproductionnoun	The production of more of a commodity than can be used or sold.
overstocknoun	An excessive stock; a surplus or glut.
oversupplynoun	An excessive supply.
overabundancenoun	An excess of what is needed or is appropriate.
exceedancenoun	The extent to which an action, activity or substance exceeds a limit set by recommended practice, legislation, etc.
exceedingnoun	The situation of being in excess.
glutnoun	An excess, too much.