Definitions
- Describing an excessive amount of something that is beyond what is needed or necessary. - Referring to a surplus or abundance of something that is more than enough. - Talking about a superfluous quantity of something that is wasteful or unnecessary.
- Referring to an excess or extra amount of something beyond what is needed or required. - Describing a leftover or unused quantity of something that can be used later. - Talking about a reserve or surplus of something that can be used in case of a shortage or emergency.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to an excess or extra amount of something.
- 2Both words suggest that there is more than what is needed or required.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a reserve or stockpile of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Overplenteous is less common and more formal than surplus.
- 2Connotation: Overplenteous has a negative connotation of wastefulness or excess, while surplus can have a neutral or positive connotation of abundance or availability.
- 3Degree: Overplenteous implies a greater degree of excess or wastefulness than surplus.
- 4Form: Overplenteous is an adjective, while surplus can be used as both a noun and an adjective.
Remember this!
Overplenteous and surplus are synonyms that refer to an excess or extra amount of something. However, overplenteous is less common and more formal than surplus. Overplenteous has a negative connotation of wastefulness or excess, while surplus can have a neutral or positive connotation of abundance or availability. Additionally, overplenteous implies a greater degree of excess or wastefulness than surplus, and overplenteous is an adjective, while surplus can be used as both a noun and an adjective.
