LEFTOVER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) leftover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

LEFTOVER as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • uneaten and saved for eating later
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • leftover food served at a later meal
    • yesterday’’s reheated soup
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  2. Meaning
    • not used up
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
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