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remainder

Definition

  • noun: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
  • noun: an interest or estate in property that follows and is dependent on the termination of a prior intervening possessory estate created at the same time by the same instrument
  • verb: to sell (a book) at a reduced price because not many copies are being sold and no more copies will be produced
  • verb: to dispose of as 'remainders'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: leavings, balance, remnant

Examples

  • Most of the university's students live on campus and 'the remainder' [='the rest'] rent apartments in town.

  • The players will be suspended for 'the remainder of' the season.

  • The book did not sell well and ended up being 'remaindered'.

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Movie quotes

  • (..) we are seeing signs of strain on the cervix. Most likely caused by the trauma. Which is why... I am putting you on bed rest for the remainder of your pregnancy. Now, you can get up and use the facilities... if you do so delicately. But anything beyond that would be putting (..)
    2014 Annabelle