A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed
“If you buy more than what is needed without any plan of using the leftover for future use, then the extra ingredients will go to waste.”
Something which has lasted or survived historically or from a previous era
“Lynne suddenly feels like some leftover from Woodstock in her gauzy sundress and long straight hair.”
The erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object
Result of heavy drinking
A secondary effect from a substance or action, typically adverse or unwanted
Left as an unused portion
“He ate the leftover spaghetti and bread before he even realized it, then picked up the glass of water.”
Separated from a usual pair or set
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