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Synonyms of lave

12 similar words

Another word for lave is relic. Other synonyms of lave are rest, residuum, leavings and remains.

Synonyms and similar words for lave

nounThat which is left over; a remainder, a remnant, the rest.

residue
leavingsA worthless and incidental residuum, such as scraps from a meal, or shavings or sawdust from wood.
leftover
ort
relicThat which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
remainder
remains
remanentThat which remains; a remnant; a residue.
remnant
residuumThe residue, remainder or rest of something.
restThat which remains.
rump

Meaning of lave

verb To bathe or wash (someone or something).
verb Of a river or other water body: to flow along or past (a place or thing); to wash.
verb Followed by into, on, or upon: to pour (water or some other liquid) with or as if with a ladle into or on someone or something; to lade, to ladle.

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Questions about synonyms of lave

What is another word for lave?: Lave has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as relic, rest, residuum, leavings and remains.
What does lave mean?: Lave means to bathe or wash (someone or something).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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