surplus surplus /ˈsɝːpləs/

adjective

1. () More than is needed, desired, or required  ( supererogatory , superfluous , supernumerary , excess , extra , redundant , spare , surplus )
   more than is needed, desired, or required
    Trying to lose excess weight
   trying to lose excess weight
    Found some extra change lying on the dresser
   found some extra change lying on the dresser
    Yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
   yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
    Skills made redundant by technological advance
   skills made redundant by technological advance
    Sleeping in the spare room
   sleeping in the spare room
    Supernumerary ornamentation
   supernumerary ornamentation
    It was supererogatory of her to gloat
   it was supererogatory of her to gloat
    Delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
   delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
    Extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
   extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
    Surplus cheese distributed to the needy
   surplus cheese distributed to the needy
   

noun

1. () A quantity much larger than is needed  ( nimiety , surplusage , excess , surplus )
   a quantity much larger than is needed
     The excess of sugar in the recipe made the dessert overly sweet.
   The excess of sugar in the recipe made the dessert overly sweet.