What does "surplus" mean?

That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.

What is a synonym for "surplus"?

Common synonyms include: excess, excess, nimiety, surplusage, abundance, accessory.

//ˈsɝˌplʌs// adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage. countable, uncountable
2
a quantity much larger than is needed wordnet
3
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. countable, uncountable
4
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose. countable, uncountable
5
assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted. countable, uncountable

Verb

1
To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc. transitive
"This employee was engaged to direct asphalt plants and inasmuch as the work for which he had been employed was completed, he was surplused and his return travel was approved […]"