Surplus 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37

Surplus 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37

/ˈsɜː.pləs/ (adj & noun)

(of an amount or quantity) more than enough, excess, extra, excess amount, redundancy, superfluous, remaining, superfluity, surfeit, spare, profusion, overflow, plethora, oversupply, leftover – an amount of money that is left after all liabilities have been met, additional

A budget surplus occurs when income exceeds expenditures. The term often refers to a government’s financial state, as individuals have “savings” rather than a “budget surplus.” A surplus is an indication that a government’s finances are being effectively managed.

Source: https://www.investopedia.com/

Antonyms: shortfall, shortage, paucity