Remaining: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when referring to what is left after a certain action or event has taken place, often in a neutral or factual sense.

• There are only three remaining tickets for the concert.
• She used most of the fabric, but some remaining pieces were saved for later.

This word is typically used to describe food that has not been eaten after a meal, but it can also refer to any extra items that were not used and have been kept for later. Often used in a casual context.

• We have leftover pizza from last night's party.
• He cleaned up the workshop and stored the leftover wood.

Primarily used in formal or technical contexts to indicate what is left behind after an action or process, often with a scientific or financial connotation.

• The residual chemicals in the water need to be measured.
• There are residual funds in the account that can be used for future projects.

Refers to items, resources, or opportunities that have not been used at all. It carries a neutral connotation and can apply to various scenarios from goods to time.

• She found an unused notebook in her drawer.
• There are a few unused vacation days that he needs to take before the end of the year.

Typically used in financial contexts to refer to money that has not yet been used or allocated.

• The unspent budget needs to be reported at the end of the fiscal year.
• He found himself with unspent gift cards after the holidays.