What is "leftover" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does leftover mean in English? Meaning of leftover definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "leftover" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "leftover": a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

Noun

Meaning: a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

Synonyms: leftover remnant

Hypernyms: balance remainder residual residue residuum rest

Meaning of "leftover": not used up

Adjective

Meaning: not used up

Example: leftover meatloaf she had a little money left over so she went to a movie some odd dollars left saved the remaining sandwiches for supper unexpended provisions

Synonyms: left left over leftover odd remaining unexpended

Similar: unexhausted

Adjective: Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve. Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?(chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack. I have some leftover spaghetti in the fridge, so I don't plan to cook tonight. Not leftovers again.

Synonyms:

unused, residual, extra, surplus, untouched, unwanted, unconsumed, uneaten, residue, debris, leavings, surplus, legacy, trash, odds and ends, remnants, survivor, oddments, scraps, orts,

What is "leftover" in English? Definition and Explanations

What is "leftover" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "leftover": a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

Noun

Meaning of "leftover": not used up

Adjective

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