Word Study: Leftover
Basic Details
Word: Leftover
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning: Something that remains after the main part has been used or dealt with, often referring to food that has not been eaten.
Synonyms: Remnant, residue, remains
Antonyms: Entire, whole
Idioms and Phrases
- Leftover feelings: Emotions that remain after a situation has ended. Example: "Even after the party was over, she still had leftover feelings of joy."
- Dig into the leftovers: To enjoy or eat the remaining food. Example: "After the family gathering, we all dug into the leftovers for dinner the next night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We had a lovely dinner, but there were some leftover pizza slices for lunch the next day.
Example 2: After the party, I packed the leftover cake to bring home and share with my family.
Example 3: The gardener used leftover materials to build a compost bin in the backyard.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of "leftovers" has been around for centuries? Ancient Romans would often eat meals made from what was left over from previous dinners, showing that waste not, want not is not a new idea!
Famous Quote
"Waste not, want not." This old saying reminds us to make good use of what we have and not waste things, including food.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "leftover" mean?
a) A type of clothing
b) Something that remains after the main part has been used
c) A new kind of food
d) A place to sleep
Answer: b) Something that remains after the main part has been used
2. Which of these is a synonym of "leftover"?
a) Whole
b) Remnant
c) Fresh
d) Complete
Answer: b) Remnant
3. Which of these is an antonym of "leftover"?
a) Left behind
b) Remains
c) Whole
d) Portion
Answer: c) Whole
4. Which sentence uses "leftover" correctly?
a) I found a leftover toy at the store.
b) We will eat the leftover pizza for lunch.
c) She wrote the leftover book.
d) The leftover car is blue.
Answer: b) We will eat the leftover pizza for lunch.
5. What does the idiom "dig into the leftovers" mean?
a) To put away food
b) To eat remaining food
c) To throw away food
d) To give food to someone else
Answer: b) To eat remaining food
