Ample and Surplus

Ample

Ample adjective - Being more than enough without being excessive.
Usage example: there's ample time to order a pizza before the show

Surplus and ample are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surplus" instead the word "Ample" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: amply

Surplus

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

Ample and surplus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ample" instead the word "Surplus" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: surplusage
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