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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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

The governor’s office said Williamson’s December 2024 paycheck included 11 days of paid administrative leave, and the remainder of both paychecks was covered by her unused leave.

From Los Angeles Times

Since he was named head coach for the remainder of the season in January, Carrick has guided his side to seven wins in nine games.

From BBC

The German, 28, stood firm to save three break points in the opening service game of the second, but was ultimately broken to trail 4-3 with the remainder of the match staying on serve.

From BBC

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