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SURPLUSES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word surpluses. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word surpluses. (close relations)
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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

superfluous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• more than is needed, desired, or required

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

leftovers
nounn
noun

• food remaining from a previous meal

excesses
nounn
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

overages
nounn
noun

• a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations

adjective satellite

• too old to be useful

overflows
verbv
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

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

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

supernumerary
nounn
noun

• a person serving no apparent function

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

surplusage
nounn
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

Best Hypernyms For SURPLUSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surpluses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
overabundance overmuch overmuchness superabundance

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