Pronunciation: /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/
noun a trace or evidence of something that once existed
A1 There was only a vestige of food left in the fridge.
A2 The old ruins are the only vestige of the ancient civilization that once thrived here.
B1 The old house still had vestiges of its former grandeur.
B2 The detective found a vestige of evidence that could help solve the case.
C1 The scientist discovered a vestige of a previously unknown species in the remote jungle.
C2 The artist's latest work explores the vestiges of memory and identity.
verb not applicable
A1 She vestiges her childhood memories through old photographs.
A2 The ancient ruins still vestige the glory of the once great empire.
B1 The small town still vestiges some of its traditional customs despite modernization.
B2 The artist's work vestiges the influence of surrealism in every brushstroke.
C1 The language's grammar rules vestige centuries-old traditions and structures.
C2 The ancient manuscript vestiges a lost language that scholars are still trying to decipher.
adjective not applicable
A1 There was only a vestige of food left in the fridge.
A2 She found a vestige of her childhood in the old photo album.
B1 The ancient ruins still held vestiges of the once great civilization.
B2 The old house was filled with vestiges of its former grandeur.
C1 The artist's work displayed a vestige of the abstract expressionist movement.
C2 The detective could only find a vestige of evidence to solve the case.
adverb not applicable
A1 There is no vestige of the old building left.
A2 She could only find a vestige of her lost necklace.
B1 The ruins of the ancient city still hold vestiges of its former glory.
B2 The detective searched for any vestige of evidence at the crime scene.
C1 The artist's work displayed a vestige of influence from the Renaissance period.
C2 Even after years of neglect, the garden still held a vestige of its former beauty.
pronoun not applicable
A1 There is not a vestige of food left in the fridge.
A2 She searched the room but could not find a vestige of her missing necklace.
B1 The old house showed only a vestige of its former grandeur.
B2 The ancient ruins still hold vestiges of the civilization that once thrived there.
C1 The detective could only find a vestige of evidence linking the suspect to the crime.
C2 Even after years of neglect, the painting retained a vestige of its original beauty.
preposition not applicable
A1 There was not a vestige of food left in the fridge.
A2 She searched the room for any vestige of her missing keys.
B1 The old house was falling apart, with only a vestige of its former glory remaining.
B2 Despite the passage of time, there was still a vestige of hope in her heart.
C1 The ancient ruins were a vestige of a once great civilization.
C2 The detective found a vestige of evidence that would lead to the culprit.
conjunction not applicable
A1 There was not a vestige of food left in the fridge.
A2 The old house was in ruins, only a vestige of its former glory remaining.
B1 The company's success was just a vestige of the hard work put in by the employees.
B2 Despite the destruction caused by the hurricane, a vestige of hope remained in the community.
C1 The ancient ruins were a vestige of a once great civilization.
C2 The artist's latest work contained a vestige of their earlier style, but with a modern twist.
interjection not applicable
A1 Vestige! I found the missing sock under the bed.
A2 Vestige! There's a small piece of cake left in the fridge.
B1 Vestige! I can still smell the ocean breeze from our vacation.
B2 Vestige! The old ruins are a reminder of the city's ancient past.
C1 Vestige! The fading mural on the wall tells a story of the neighborhood's history.
C2 Vestige! The crumbling statue is a symbol of the once great empire.
article not applicable
A1 There was not a vestige of food left in the refrigerator.
A2 The old house showed vestiges of its former grandeur.
B1 The ancient ruins still contain vestiges of the civilization that once thrived there.
B2 Despite the renovations, there remained a vestige of the original architecture in the building.
C1 The scientist found a vestige of the rare plant species thought to be extinct.
C2 The painting displayed only a vestige of the artist's true talent.
formal The archaeologist discovered a small vestige of pottery dating back to the Bronze Age.
informal There's not a vestige of truth in that story.
slang I can't believe you still have that vestige of a haircut from the 80s!
figurative As the old building was torn down, it was the last vestige of the town's history disappearing.
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