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Rareleftover
The correct spelling is leftover.
How to pronounce leftover
noun
Say it like: Lef-tov-er
The correct spelling is leftover. Something left behind; an excess or remainder. For example: "It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good."
Usage Examples
“It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.”
“Not leftovers again!”
“Do you want some of the leftover supplies from the event?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something left behind; an excess or remainder.
- 2.(chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.
adjective
- 1.Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.
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