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We ate leftover soup for lunch.
What does Leftover mean?
Leftover means something remaining after use, often food.
Dictionary definition
Food or something else that remains after the main part has been used.
Example sentences
Leftover in a sentence
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The craft used leftover paper from another project.
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Saving leftovers can reduce waste and help families plan meals.
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What does leftover mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to leftover?
Remaining Food is close in meaning to leftover.
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Fresh Meal contrasts with leftover.
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WordLeftover.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningLeftover means something remaining after use, often food.
ExampleExample: We ate leftover soup for lunch.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- left · oh · ver
- Strongest beat
- left
- Ending
- ver
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on left.
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Synonyms
Words like Leftover
remaining foodfood left after a meal
extra portionan unused or uneaten part
remainderthe part left after some is used
Antonyms
Opposite words
fresh mealfood just prepared
empty platea plate with no food left
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Word family
Leftover word family
Base word
leftover
noun
leftover
Base form.
noun
leftovers
Food or items remaining after use.
adjective
left
Remaining after some is used.
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Hint for students
Leftover means something remaining after use, often food.
Common mix-up
Leftover is not the same as fresh meal. Leftover means leftover means something remaining after use, often food.
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