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Remainder - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The remainder is what is left over after dividing one number by another or after completing a process. It can also refer to the remaining part of something.

remainder

/rɪˈmeɪndər/ /rɪˈmeɪndə/

Definition:

The remaining part of something after other parts have been removed or used.

Synonyms:

residue, remnant, leftover, balance

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

whole, entirety

Common Collocations:

the remainder of the day, the remainder of the money, leave a remainder

Derivatives:

remainders, remaining

Usage Tips:

Use "remainder" for what's left after division or subtraction; "remain" is the verb form.

Common Phrases:

the remainder of the time, divide and find the remainder, leave no remainder

Etymology:

From Old French "remaindre," based on Latin "remanere," meaning "to stay behind."

Examples:

  • 1. She ate half the cake and saved the remainder for later.
  • 2. After dividing 10 by 3, the remainder is 1.
  • 3. The remainder of the group arrived an hour later.
  • 4. He spent the remainder of his money on books.

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