Additional and Surplus

Additional

Additional adjective - Resulting in an increase in amount or number.
Usage example: there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
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Synonyms for Additional

Surplus is a synonym for additional. In some cases you can use "Surplus" instead the word "Additional" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: addition, additive, additionally

Surplus

Surplus adjective - Being over what is needed.
Usage example: surplus stock gets shipped to the warehouse and is eventually sold at auction

Additional is a synonym for surplus in excess topic. You can use "Additional" instead the word "Surplus" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Word: surplusage
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