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overplus

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o·ver·plus  (vr-pls)
n.
An amount in excess of need; a surplus.
overplus [ˈəʊvəˌplʌs]
n
surplus or excess quantity
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.overplusoverplus - extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches"
plethora, superfluity, embarrassment
excessiveness, inordinateness, excess - immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
redundance, redundancy - the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded; "the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers"


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Well, then, in throwing out this overplus of ballast at a given moment, I am certain to rise with great rapidity.
Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules View in context
Then Robin turned to Sir Richard of the Lea, and quoth he, "Now, Sir Richard, the church seemed like to despoil thee, therefore some of the overplus of church gains may well be used in aiding thee.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
1 pound, 17s, 9d, amount of overplus, as shown in receipted account herewith.
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