Remainder

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