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Leftover

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Remaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve. not-comparable

    "Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not used up wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

    "It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good."

  2. 2
    a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists wordnet
  3. 3
    Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack. in-plural, usually

    "Not leftovers again!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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