leftover

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
  2. adjective not used up

Etymology

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

remnant

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