Definitions

1. noun

a quantity or amount that remains after something has been divided or used up.

“The remainder of the cake was eaten by the kids.”

2. noun

a person or thing that remains in a place or situation after others have left.

“The remainder of the staff continued to work even after the company went bankrupt.”

3. verb

to leave or be left as a remainder after something has been divided or used up.

“Most of the food was eaten, and the remainder was discarded.”

4. verb

to find or discover something that has been overlooked or left behind.

“While cleaning the attic, she found a remainder of an old trunk that had been hidden away for years.”

5. adjective

remaining after division or use, often in a smaller amount or quantity.

“The remainder of the budget was used to fund the new project.”