CEFR B1

remnant

noun

Meaning

A small part of something that is left behind after the greater part has been removed or destroyed.

Examples

Only a remnant of the ancient castle still stands today.
The shop sells remnants of fabric at a discount.

Synonyms: leftover, remainder, vestige, relic

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remnant (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛmnənt/

Definition

A small part of something that is left behind after the greater part has been removed or destroyed.

Examples

Only a remnant of the ancient castle still stands today.
The shop sells remnants of fabric at a discount.
A remnant of his former self, he was a shadow of the man he used to be.

How to Use remnant

remnant of (prepositional phrase): A part remaining from a larger whole. — "This ancient ruin is a remnant of a once-great civilization."

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