FAG END Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

fag end

noun

Definition of fag end

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

whole

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Noun

But instead of oxygen making up the rest, that remainder is composed of tough-to-breathe methane and molecular hydrogen.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
Chawinga thumped her chest with pride after scoring her country’s first-ever WAFCON goal, which set off an intoxicating remainder of the match.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of remainder

Noun

Rather than being relegated to the scrap yard, the structure was placed into storage and is scheduled to go on public display when the London Museum reopens in November.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
On Monday, compostable cups, cutlery and bin liners were mixed in with a delivery of food scraps and lobster shells.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

The remnants of the Boston Market restaurant sign are still visible … but not for long.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Textile waste — which includes manufacturing remnants, unwanted clothes and linens, and unsold products — is one of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

— Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of remnant

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