SURPLUS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word surplus. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word surplus. (close relations)

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	excess				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a quantity much larger than is needed • immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits • the state of being more than full • excessive indulgence adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required
	extra				adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
	noun • a minor actor in crowd scenes • an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) • something additional of the same kind adverb • unusually or exceptionally adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required • added to a regular schedule • further or added
	surplusage				nounn
	noun • a quantity much larger than is needed
	abundance				nounn
	noun • the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply • (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present • (chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million
	leftover				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists adjective satellite • not used up
	overabundance				nounn
	noun • the state of being more than full • a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
	overflow				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a large flow • the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • overflow with a certain feeling
	redundancy				nounn
	noun • repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission • the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded • (electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails • repetition of an act needlessly
	superabundance				nounn
	noun • a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
	nimiety				nounn
	noun • a quantity much larger than is needed
	redundant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required • repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words
	spare				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an extra component of a machine or other apparatus • an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle • a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls adjective satellite • thin and fit • more than is needed, desired, or required • not taken up by scheduled activities • kept in reserve especially for emergency use • lacking in magnitude or quantity • lacking embellishment or ornamentation verb • refrain from harming • save or relieve from an experience or action • give up what is not strictly needed • use frugally or carefully
	supererogatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required
	superfluous				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • more than is needed, desired, or required
	supernumerary				nounn
	noun • a person serving no apparent function • a minor actor in crowd scenes adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surplus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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