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

Keep it meatless over rice or quinoa with some tofu, or mix in leftover chicken or beef that needs to be used up. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026 The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover

Noun

To be clear, this remains a bull market, the S&P 500's uptrend unbroken, with constant rotations between AI tech and remainder of the market fitfully supporting the tape, with pullbacks limited to 3% for half a year.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of remainder

Noun

But the practice of long rest cures had waned in Switzerland in the nineteen-nineties, in part because health insurers stopped fully covering extended stays at spas and wellness centers.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Since returning to the Vatican, Leo has gradually resumed his activities while adjusting his schedule to prioritize recovery and periods of rest, the statement said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rest

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

That remnant has now yielded direct physical evidence that ice sheets might have reversed their retreat and started to grow again thousands of years ago.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
The coastal flooding in the next few days is expected to be different from earlier rounds, which were heavily influenced by powerful swells from the remnants of hurricanes Marie and Rachel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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