CEFR C2

vestige

noun

Meaning

A small remaining trace or remnant of something that has largely disappeared.

Examples

These ancient ruins are the final vestige of a once-thriving civilization.
He still held a vestige of hope that his lost dog would return home.

Synonyms: trace, remnant, remains, relic

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vestige (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/

Definition

A small remaining trace or remnant of something that has largely disappeared.

Examples

These ancient ruins are the final vestige of a once-thriving civilization.
He still held a vestige of hope that his lost dog would return home.
The law is a vestige of a bygone era and no longer serves a practical purpose.

Synonyms of vestige

Words with a similar meaning to vestige:

trace
remnant
remains
relic

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