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surplus

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜrpləs]

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Learn how to use surplus in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “economics”

(noun) a surplus is when you have more of something than you need or want. For example, if a store has extra toys left over after a sale, those toys are a surplus.

Example

The company had a surplus of products at the end of the year, which allowed them to offer discounts.

Example

There was no surplus of food at the event, so everyone had enough to eat.

Example

What will the city do with its surplus budget this year?

Context: “economics”

(adjective) when something is extra or more than what is needed. If you have surplus supplies, it means you have more than enough for your needs.

Example

They donated their surplus food to the local food bank.

Example

She did not find any surplus items in her closet; everything was used.

Example

Do we have any surplus materials left from last year's project?

How to pronounce surplus

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜrpləs]

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