Definitions

remainder

[ri-meyn-der] / rɪˈmeɪn dər /

NOUN

balance, residue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rest

STRONG

butt carry-over detritus dregs excess fragment garbage hangover heel junk leavings leftover obverse oddment overplus refuse relic remains remnant residuum ruins salvage scrap stump surplus trace vestige waste wreck wreckage

WEAK

bottom of the barrel odds and ends

Antonyms

STRONG

lack lot need possessions want whole

WEAK

base core

Example Sentences

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Stephen Jones, promoted to head coach for the remainder of the season, has brought shape and purpose to Newcastle Red Bulls' attack.

From BBC

Wheatley had been under contract with Audi for at least the remainder of this year but a decision was made that he should leave immediately.

From BBC

Support for the voter ID measure was more evenly split, with 44% of voters in support, 45% opposed and the remainder undecided.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, you should watch policymakers’ economic forecasts for the remainder of the year, along with how Fed Chair Jerome Powell characterizes the latest impacts of global conflicts.

From Barron's

I think a fairer approach would be for a large percentage to go to me, with the remainder split between his kids.

From MarketWatch

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