surplus

noun · SUR-plus

CEFR C1

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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