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leftover

lef·to·ver

US/ˈlɛˌftoʊvɜr/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

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adjective

1.

not used up

  • “leftover meatloaf”
  • “she had a little money left over so she went to a movie”
  • “some odd dollars left”
  • “saved the remaining sandwiches for supper”
  • “unexpended provisions”
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2.

uneaten and saved for eating later

  • “leftover food served at a later meal”
  • “yesterday”
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Origin

From left (“remaining, abandoned”) + over (“excess”).

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