Synonyms for

Remnant

Verb / ˈremnʌnt / Another word for remnant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small remaining quantity of something

Synonyms & similar words

leftover end oddment remainder remainder leftover residue vestige trace fragment scrap bit particle morsel shred dregs end stub butt survivor remains balance relic

Synonyms by register

Formal

vestige remains trace residue

Informal

leftover scrap bit piece

Literary

relic fragment echo

Antonyms

whole entirety original beginning source bulk unbroken

Common collocations

  • a remnant of
  • small remnant
  • last remnant
  • historical remnant
  • cultural remnant
  • economic remnant
  • political remnant

Word family

noun remnant
verb remnantize

Usage note

Remnant typically refers to a small piece or part that is left over from something larger that has been destroyed, used up, or has decayed. It often carries a connotation of something diminished or fading.

Example sentences

  1. The remnant of the sandwich was too small to eat.
  2. The remnant of the paint can be used for touch-ups.
  3. The remnant of the old building still stands.
  4. The remnant of the fabric was enough for a small project.
  5. The remnant of the snow melted quickly in the sun.

Quotes

  • The remnant that survives of the human race is inferior.
  • In every phenomenon the beginning remains always the most notable moment.
  • The remnant of my life has been nothing but pain and pleasure.

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