Profusion and Surplus

Profusion

Profusion noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: apples grow in profusion in this valley

Surplus is a synonym for profusion in abundance topic. In some cases you can use "Surplus" instead a noun "Profusion", when it comes to topics like plethora, excess.

Nearby Words: profuse, profusely

Surplus

Surplus noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Usage example: we have a surplus of plastic knives, but we're short on forks and spoons for the picnic

Profusion is a synonym for surplus in excess topic. You can use "Profusion" instead a noun "Surplus".

Nearby Word: surplusage

How words are described

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