LEFTOVER Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈleft-ˌō-vər

Definition of leftover

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed

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whole

as in rest

leftovers plural a remaining group or portion take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf

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leftover

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adjective

as in residual

still existing or present after other parts are used or removed This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.

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Recent Examples of leftover

Noun

Use these Prime Day leftovers as a chance to restock cleaning essentials before the holiday hosting craziness begins. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 When the designers need additional materials, Phini encourages them to use scraps and leftover fabric from previous projects. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Adjective

There were no more lines for many different Dudamel T-shirts, just leftover Hollywood Bowl ones, and no wait for popcorn or ice cream. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The rest goes into a stock pot with leftover frozen celery tops, onion skins and maybe the odd garlic clove. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leftover

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Noun

The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.

— Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of remainder

Adjective

The numbers are based on an 81% residual value on a 24-month lease with 7,500 miles per year.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026
Previous studies relied on paleomagnetism, the study of residual magnetic traces in ancient rocks, since the orientation of those magnetic traces would have varied depending upon where that rock was located relative to Earth's magnetic field.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of residual

Noun

The floor is made from compressed leather scraps produced during the brand’s manufacturing process.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The messages, scribbled on whatever scrap of paper a sender could find, often featured misspellings and shaky penmanship; many older residents of rural areas did not know how to read or write well, if at all.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrap

Adjective

In addition, remaining capital controls restrict Ecuador’s access to the world’s deepest pool of international dollar liquidity.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
That could mean contributing enough to receive the full employer match while directing most remaining discretionary income toward expensive debt.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

Noun

Coastal communities in Southern California began to experience dangerous conditions over Labor Day weekend with the remnants of Hurricane Marie.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought nearly 10 inches of rain to parts of North Carolina on Saturday, creating flash floods, landslides and tornados.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

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