surplus
noun · SUR-plus
more than is needed
अधिशेष, बचत
Usage
a surplus ofa budget surplusa trade surplus
Examples
There was a surplus of mangoes, so prices fell.
The state has a power surplus this winter.
Common mistake
We have a surplus of time, so let's rush.
We have little time, so let's rush.
Surplus means extra, so there would be no rush.
Remember: Surplus: plus, over the need.
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Word 4 in Universal Core 45: stability, storage, substantial and more.
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