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remainsWhat is left after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed; the dead body of a person or animal, or archaeological artifacts.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: What is left after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed; the dead body of a person or animal, or archaeological artifacts.

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmeɪnz/

Korean meaning: 유적, 유해, 잔재

Korean pronunciation: 리-메인즈 (강세: 메인)

Example Sentences

  • After the pizza party, only crumbs and my regret remained on the table.
  • The mystery remains unsolved, just like my math homework.
  • The ancient temple remains a popular tourist destination.

remains

NOUN

//rɪˈmeɪnz//

What is left after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed; the dead body of a person or animal, or archaeological artifacts.

remains concept
💡 Concept

What is left after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed; the dead body of a person or animal, or archaeological artifacts.

remains mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The castle remains stood above the ruined town. (LEFT BEHIND + STILL EXISTING = REMAINS)

remains rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When broken are the chains, only remains of reigns!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmeɪnz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootmain
Suffix--s

Origin

From Latin 'remanere' meaning 'to stay behind' or 'to be left over'. The word came into English through Old French during the medieval period.

🎵Rhyme

chainsgainsplains

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After the pizza party, only crumbs and my regret remained on the table.

😄 Fun example

The mystery remains unsolved, just like my math homework.

The ancient temple remains a popular tourist destination.

Despite all the changes, she remains optimistic about the future.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

remnantsruinsrelicsdebristraces

Antonyms

wholeentirety

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