Meaning & Definition of word "Remains"
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Remains
/rɪˈmeɪnz/
noun:
- 1. the pieces or parts that are left after something has been removed, destroyed, or dealt with.
- Example: After the fire, only the remains of the building were left standing.
- 2. the dead body of a human or animal.
- Example: The archaeologists uncovered the remains of a prehistoric creature.
- 3. a small part left over; the leftovers.
- Example: We had pizza for dinner, and there were still remains of the salad in the bowl.
verb:
- 1. to continue to exist; to stay in the same place or condition.
- Example: Despite the chaos around her, she remains calm.
- 2. to be left after other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with.
- Example: Only a few questions remain unanswered after the meeting.
Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French 'remaindre', from Latin 'remanere', meaning 'to stay behind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in remains:
In a state of being left over or remaining.
the remains of the day:
What is left to be done or experienced in the day.
human remains:
The body, typically when referring to deceased individuals.
Related Words
remain:
To stay in the same place or condition.
remnant:
A small remaining quantity of something.
leftover:
Something that remains after the rest has been used or consumed.
Slang Meanings of remains
Meaning: What's left behind after a party.
Example Sentence: After the wild party, all that was left were the remains of pizza boxes and empty bottles.
Meaning: Anything discarded or deemed useless.
Example Sentence: I don't want any of these old remains; just throw them out!