LEFTOVER

leftover, left over, left, odd, remaining, unexpended

(adjective) not used up; “leftover meatloaf”; “she had a little money left over so she went to a movie”; “some odd dollars left”; “saved the remaining sandwiches for supper”; “unexpended provisions”

leftover, remnant

(noun) a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

leftover (not comparable)

Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

Usage notes

• When used after a verb (as part of a predicate phrase), use two separate words

Noun

leftover (plural leftovers)

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

(chiefly, in the plural, usually, of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

Source: Wiktionary



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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