Synonyms for
Remaining
Definition
Remaining means to be left over after everything else has been taken away.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- remaining balance
- remaining time
- remaining days
- remaining amount
- remaining members
- remaining questions
- remaining energy
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Usage note
Often used to describe what is left after a part has been used, removed, or dealt with. Can also refer to something that is yet to happen or be completed.
Example sentences
- The remaining slices of pizza were enough for everyone to have a second helping.
- After the storm, only a few branches were remaining on the tree.
- I finished all my homework except for the remaining math problems.
- The remaining contestants will compete in the final round.
- I need to use up the remaining milk before it goes bad.
Quotes
What is important is to have values that are consistent with your own and remain true to who you are, rather than trying to please others or conform to someone else’s ideals. - Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
The more one judges, the less one loves. - Honore de Balzac
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs