Remains

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the pieces or parts that are left after something has been removed, destroyed, or dealt with.

After the fire, only the remains of the building were left standing.

the dead body of a human or animal.

The archaeologists uncovered the remains of a prehistoric creature.

a small part left over; the leftovers.

We had pizza for dinner, and there were still remains of the salad in the bowl.

verb

to continue to exist; to stay in the same place or condition.

Despite the chaos around her, she remains calm.

to be left after other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with.

Only a few questions remain unanswered after the meeting.

From Middle English, from Old French 'remaindre', from Latin 'remanere', meaning 'to stay behind'.

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.

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.

What's left behind after a party.

After the wild party, all that was left were the remains of pizza boxes and empty bottles.

Anything discarded or deemed useless.

I don't want any of these old remains; just throw them out!