Leftover has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
"After finishing most of the cake, she saved just the leftover slice for her morning snack."
2
Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
"After cleaning out the pantry, we discovered a jar of leftover sauce that was perfect for tonight's pasta."
Adjective
1
not used up
"leftover meatloaf"
"she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"
"some odd dollars left"
"saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"
"unexpended provisions"
2
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.
"We saved some leftover pizza for lunch tomorrow instead of ordering out again."
Example Sentences
"leftover meatloaf"
adjective
"she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"
adjective
"some odd dollars left"
adjective
"saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"
adjective
"unexpended provisions"
adjective
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