WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -an amount that is more than is needed: a surplus of sth The plant had a surplus of components. the amount of money that you have left when you sell more than you buy, or spend less than you receive: The savings will create a surplus of a little more than $24 million.

Detailed explanation-2: -A surplus is when you have more of something than you need or plan to use. For example, when you cook a meal, if you have food remaining after everyone has eaten, you have a surplus of food. You can choose to throw the food out, stockpile it, or try to find someone else, like a neighbor, who wants to eat the food.