# περισσεύω/perisseuō
Sometimes this word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. 

* This word can mean to have an abundance. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about having more than what is needed. 
* This word can mean to have something left over or remaining. 
* This word can mean for something to be superior or better than something else.

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being. 

Sometimes this word is an action. It is a verb.
* This word can mean to abound or overflow.
* This word can mean to increase.
* This word can mean to cause something to increase.