Must and Surplus

Must

Must noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Usage example: exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy

Surplus is an antonym for must.

Surplus

Surplus noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.

Must is an antonym for surplus.

Nearby Word: surplusage

How words are described

big big must big surplus
ancient ancient must ancient surplus
military military must military surplus

Both words in one sentence

  • If you bring Sten with you, he deconstructs this trope a bit when he remarks that Andraste must have a surplus of followers if she is willing to endanger them with these tests.
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