Surplus and Undersupply

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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

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Undersupply is an antonym for surplus.

Nearby Word: surplusage

Undersupply noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Usage example: an undersupply of nutritious foods at the party

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Surplus is an antonym for undersupply.

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Undersupply and Surplus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/surplus/undersupply

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