surplus
/ˈsɜːrpləs/
sur · plus
ˈsɜːr · pləs
English Definition
n. an amount that is more than what is needed
Significado en Español
excedente, superávit
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thặng dư, dư thừa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “surplus”:
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A
shortage
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B
excess
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C
deficit
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D
scarcity
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B — excess.
“surplus” means n. an amount that is more than what is needed
Common questions about “surplus”
What does “surplus” mean?
surplus — n. an amount that is more than what is needed. In Chinese: 过剩，盈余.
How do you pronounce “surplus”?
surplus is pronounced /ˈsɜːrpləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sur · plus.
Is “surplus” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. surplus appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
