tag ends

/tæɡ ɛndz/

NOUN

1. The very end or final part

The extreme end or concluding portion of something, such as an object, sequence, process, or period of time.

1.1. Final parts and concluding stages

Used to describe the last portions or concluding stages of events, activities, processes, or sequences, particularly when something is approaching completion.

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Examples

  • The final tag ends of the ceremony were marked by a heartfelt farewell.
  • As the project approached its tag ends, the team focused on completing the remaining tasks.

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1.2. Extreme ends and terminal portions

Used to refer to the outermost or terminal portions of physical objects, materials, or structures, especially small sections at their farthest ends.

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  • middles
  • centers
  • interiors

Examples

  • The craftsman carefully inspected the tag ends of the wooden strips before assembling the furniture.
  • The tag ends of the wires were trimmed to ensure a clean electrical connection.

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NOUN

2. Something remaining or left over

Small portions, fragments, or remnants remaining after the main part of something has been used, removed, consumed, or completed.

2.1. Leftover pieces and material scraps

Used to describe small remaining pieces, loose ends, or unwanted fragments of materials after cutting, trimming, sewing, or completing a physical task.

Synonyms

  • remnants
  • scraps
  • leftovers
  • fragments
  • trimmings
  • shreds
  • slivers
  • offcuts
  • remains
  • residues

Antonyms

  • wholes
  • entireties
  • completes

Examples

  • After the sewing project, she carefully collected the tag ends of thread.
  • The tailor removed the tag ends of the fabric to give the garment a neat finish.
  • The mechanic trimmed the tag ends of the old gasket before installing the replacement.
  • The gardener gathered the tag ends of the branches after pruning the bushes.

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2.2. Remaining portions and quantities

Used figuratively to describe the small amounts or portions of something that remain after most of it has been consumed, distributed, or exhausted.

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Examples

  • Only the tag ends of the supplies remained after the expedition.
  • The workers used the tag ends of the available materials to complete the final repairs.

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  • surplus
  • quantity
  • portion
  • fraction
  • excess
  • remainder
  • residual amount