remainder
Translation
remainder, rest, balance
Examples
He spent the remainder of the day reading.
He spent the remainder of the day reading.
If you divide 7 by 3, the remainder is 1.
If you divide 7 by 3, the remainder is 1.
Grammar Patterns
the remainder of ((sth.)) the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone He spent the remainder of the day reading.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rest, balance, residue
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'remain'. The '-der' suffix here denotes a result or thing left over.
Memory Tips
The 'remainder' is what 'remains'. The connection to the verb is very direct.