Surplus Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Surplus

Meaning 1 : more than is needed, desired, or required

    Example : surplus cheese distributed to the needy

    Synonyms : excess,  extra,  redundant,  spare,  supererogatory,  superfluous,  supernumerary
Meaning 2 : a quantity much larger than is needed

    Synonyms : excess,  nimiety,  surplusage