Basic Details
Word: Residue
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The small amount of something that is left after the main part has been removed or taken away.
Synonyms: Remnant, remainder, leftover
Antonyms: Whole, entirety, total
Idioms and Phrases
- Leave a residue: To create a lingering effect or remain after an action. Example: "Her kind words left a residue of happiness in his heart."
- Trace residue: A small remaining amount of something, often used in science. Example: "The scientist found trace residue of the chemical after the experiment."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After cleaning the table, there were still small residues of crumbs left behind.
Example 2: The artist found a fine residue of paint on her hands after a long day of work.
Example 3: The old book had a residue of dust on its cover, showing it hadnt been read in years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in science, residue can refer to the leftover product after a chemical reaction? Its often studied to understand the properties of different substances!
Famous Quote
"A life well lived leaves a residue of goodness in the hearts of others." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "residue" mean?
a) The main part
b) The full amount
c) The small amount left after something is removed
d) A kind of plant
Answer: c) The small amount left after something is removed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "residue"?
a) Whole
b) Remainder
c) Total
d) Entire
Answer: b) Remainder
3. Which sentence uses "residue" correctly?
a) He was filled with joy and left no residue of sadness.
b) The residue of the leftover soup was saved for lunch.
c) She quickly cleaned the residue from her room.
d) The sun shined brightly over the residue of the storm.
Answer: b) The residue of the leftover soup was saved for lunch.
4. Which idiom means something similar to "residue"?
a) Leave a residue
b) A change of heart
c) In the same boat
d) A bitter pill to swallow
Answer: a) Leave a residue
5. What is the opposite of "residue"?
a) Pieces
b) Leftover
c) Whole
d) Bit
Answer: c) Whole
