🪶remnant

noun
/ˈrɛmnənt/

Meaning

A small remaining part of something that once existed or was larger.
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example Sentences

The old house still had remnants of its former glory.

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

Example Expressions

remnants of the past

Synonyms

fragment, residue, leftover, trace, remainder, piece
Entry 1
fragment, residue, leftover, trace, remainder
Entry 2
remainder, leftover, fragment, piece

Antonyms

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

Collocations

fabric remnant, ancient remnant, small remnant, remnant of war, last remnant
Entry 1
fabric remnant, ancient remnant, small remnant, remnant of war
Entry 2
fabric remnant, last remnant, small remnant, ancient remnant

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