Synonyms for

Residues

Verb / ˈrezʌˌdu:z / Another word for residues — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Residues are what is left over after something has been used or taken away.

Synonyms & similar words

residual remainder residuum balance residue rest remnants leftovers remains vestiges traces remnants scraps pieces debris waste leavings remainder balance dregs butt end surplus survival surplusage excess

Synonyms by register

Formal

remnants remains vestiges byproducts

Informal

leftovers scraps dregs bits

Literary

aftermath leavings trace

Antonyms

beginnings origins sources creations foundations inceptions

Common collocations

  • chemical residues
  • food residues
  • organic residues
  • trace residues
  • residues of the past
  • pesticide residues
  • drug residues

Word family

noun residue
verb reside
adjective residual

Usage note

Often used in scientific or technical contexts to refer to what is left after a process. Can also refer to lingering effects or traces of something.

Example sentences

  1. The residue of the cake was left on the plate.
  2. The residue of the glue was hard to remove from my hands.
  3. The residue of the soap was left on the dish.
  4. The residue of the paint was left on the wall.
  5. The residue of the oil was left on the pan.

Quotes

  • The residue of the past clings to us, making it difficult to break free and live in the present.
  • The residue of hate is more dangerous than the hate itself.
  • The residue of love is a memory that lasts a lifetime.

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