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Remainder

noun
/rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
the part that is left after the main part is gone or used

Example Sentences

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

He ate most of the cake and left the remainder on the plate.

Example Expressions

the remainder of the day

Synonyms

rest, residue, leftover, balance, surplus
Entry 1
rest, residue, leftover, balance
Entry 2
rest, residue, balance, leftover, surplus

Antonyms

whole, entirety, total, complete
Entry 1
whole, entirety, total, complete
Entry 2
whole, total, entirety

Collocations

the remainder of, small remainder, large remainder, remainder value, leave the remainder, remainder of the day, remainder of the work
Entry 1
the remainder of, small remainder, large remainder, remainder value
Entry 2
leave the remainder, remainder of the day, remainder of the work, small remainder

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