Basic Details
Word: Residue
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: What's left over after something is taken away or finished.
Synonyms: Remaining, leftover, remnant
Antonyms: Whole, entirety, total
Idioms and Phrases
- Lasting residue: Something that remains after a significant event or change. Example: "The lasting residue of their friendship made her feel nostalgic."
- Residue of doubt: A remaining feeling of uncertainty about something. Example: "Even after the explanation, there was a residue of doubt in her mind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After cleaning the table, there was a sticky residue left from the spilled juice.
Example 2: The chef made sure to remove all residue from the pan before serving the dish.
Example 3: The residue of old paint on the wall showed that the house had not been refurbished in years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in science, the term "residue" can refer to the leftover compounds after a chemical reaction? It helps scientists study what happens to substances during reactions.
Famous Quote
"What is left behind is a mark, a residue of what was before." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "residue" mean?
a) A type of food
b) What's left over after something is taken away
c) A kind of game
d) A way of living
Answer: b) What's left over after something is taken away
2. Which of these is a synonym of "residue"?
a) Whole
b) Remaining
c) Guest
d) Leader
Answer: b) Remaining
3. What is the opposite of "residue"?
a) Remnant
b) Whole
c) Leftover
d) Remaining
Answer: b) Whole
4. Which sentence uses "residue" correctly?
a) She enjoyed the residue of the story very much.
b) The residue of cake was eaten at the party.
c) The residue was played during the concert.
d) He walked on the residue in the park.
Answer: b) The residue of cake was eaten at the party.
5. What does the idiom "residue of doubt" mean?
a) To be very clear on a subject
b) A lingering feeling of uncertainty
c) To feel completely satisfied
d) To have no leftovers
Answer: b) A lingering feeling of uncertainty
