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Antonyms for remainder

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-meyn-der
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmeɪn dər

Definition of remainder

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Anglo-French remainder, Old French remaindre, noun use of infinitive, a variant of Old French remanoir (see remain (v.)). The verb meaning "dispose of (books) at a reduced price" is from 1904. Related: Remaindered.
  • noun balance, residue
Example sentences :
  • We have now only flour enough for the remainder of our journey.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • And now I will try if any repose will fall to my lot for the remainder of this night.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • For the remainder of that day, poor George was in a regular whirl of excitement.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • Add the remainder of the celery and pour the sauce over this.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Proceed with the remainder of the process as in canning peaches.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Add the remainder of the liquid and stir in half of the flour.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Then stir in the remainder of the milk and half of the flour.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • You will find yourself as light-heeled as you can desire, for the remainder of our journey.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • I saw all their backs, and give the remainder of the story, as they gave it to me.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • In his agitation Peter let the remainder of the flowers fall.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

Synonyms for remainder

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