leftover

Word parts

left + over

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛftˈəʊ.və(r)/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛftˈoʊ.vɚ/

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Adjective

Positive leftover

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Something that is leftover is the remaining amount of a larger quantity of things.
   • Synonyms: extra and excess

Noun

Singular leftover

Plural leftovers

1. Leftovers are things that are left behind or is an excess or remainder.