Definitions
- Referring to food that remains uneaten after a meal. - Talking about something that is left behind or remaining from a previous event or activity. - Describing something that is unused or surplus after a particular task or project.
- Describing what is left after some has been taken away or used. - Talking about the time or quantity that is still available after some has been used or taken. - Referring to people or things that are still present or available after some have left or been used.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is still available or present after some has been used or taken.
- 2Both words can be used to describe food that is not finished or consumed.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives to describe something that is left behind or unused.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Leftover is more commonly used to describe food that remains uneaten, while remaining is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 2Quantity: Leftover implies a smaller quantity than remaining, which can refer to any amount that is still available.
- 3Time: Remaining is often used to describe the time that is still available after some has been used or taken, while leftover does not have a specific time connotation.
- 4Connotation: Leftover can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying something unwanted or undesirable, while remaining is neutral in connotation.
- 5Formality: Remaining is more formal than leftover, which is more casual and informal.
Remember this!
Leftover and remaining are synonyms that both refer to something that is still available or present after some has been used or taken. However, leftover is more commonly used to describe food that remains uneaten, while remaining is more versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe what is left after some has been used or taken. Additionally, leftover implies a smaller quantity than remaining, which can refer to any amount that is still available.
