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remainder Antonyms
Opposite of remainder
Because the opposite of remainder shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A part, number, or quantity that is left over after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
Usage Example
"She spent the whole of the afternoon reading quietly on the porch."
Strongest
whole
entirety
Strong
total
• noun (Context 2)
In property law, a future interest held by a third party that takes effect after the natural termination of a prior estate created at the same time.
Usage Example
"The will granted a life estate to the widow with the reversion passing to her children."
Strong
reversion
Similar words to remainder
Words similar to remainder shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
rest
balance
remnant
mark down
discount
residue
overstock
difference
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Remainder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/remainder