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Definition of
surplus adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
surplus
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈsərplʌs
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/
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more than is needed or used
surplus cash
Surplus grain is being sold for export.
This diet guarantees to help you shed surplus pounds.
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surplus
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