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remainder

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹiˈmeɪndɝ// UK //ɹɪmˈeɪndɐ// re·main·der

n. the part of something that is left over after the other parts have gone or been used. You use this when you want to talk about what remains from a larger group or amount.

n. the part or number that is left over after a subtraction, division, or the removal of other components. In legal contexts, it refers to a future interest in property that becomes effective only after the termination of a prior estate.


SIMPLE

I will spend the remainder of the day finishing my report.

CONTEXTUAL

After the initial costs were covered, the remainder of the budget was donated to a local charity.

COMPLEX

The court ruled that the remainder of the estate should be held in trust until the youngest heir reached the age of twenty-five, ensuring long-term financial security.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English remaindre, remeigner, from Anglo-Norman remaindre, with infinitive used as noun.

Usage

Usually preceded by 'the' and followed by 'of'. When used as a subject, the verb agreement depends on the noun following 'of' (e.g., 'the remainder of the books are' vs 'the remainder of the cake is').

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