What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overrange
Example
The temperature in the oven went overrange and burned the food. [overrange: adjective]
Example
The instrument has an overrange feature that allows it to measure higher values. [overrange: noun]
surplus
Example
The company had a surplus of products that they couldn't sell. [surplus: noun]
Example
After paying all the bills, we had a surplus of money left over. [surplus: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Surplus is more commonly used than overrange in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overrange and surplus?
Overrange is typically associated with technical or scientific language and is more formal than surplus, which can be used in various formality levels.
