🪙remainder

noun
/rɪˈmeɪndər/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Example Expressions

the remainder of the day

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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