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Term: Surplus

Definition:

A surplus refers to an excess or abundance of something, especially in terms of quantity or value, that exceeds what is needed, used, or required. It can also refer to an excess of revenue or income over expenditure or liabilities.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) An excess or abundance of something.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Describing something that is in excess or more than needed.

Usages:

Usage 1:

(Noun) The surplus of food after the banquet was donated to a local shelter.

Usage 2:

(Noun) The surplus of cash in their budget allowed them to invest in new equipment.

Usage 3:

(Adjective) The surplus inventory of books was sold at a discounted price.

Usage 4:

(Adjective) The company had a surplus of skilled employees for their upcoming project.

Sample Sentences:

1. The surplus of apples during the fall season led to lower prices at the grocery store.

2. The government's budget surplus was allocated towards infrastructure development.

3. After the sale, the store had a surplus of winter coats that needed to be stored.

4. The surplus manpower in the army allowed for increased training and readiness.

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