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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/

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.

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

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

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

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

When broken are the chains, only remains of reigns!
🎵 Rhyme

When broken are the chains, only remains of reigns!

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🎤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.

Breakdown

re- (back/behind) + manere (to stay/dwell) + -s (plural suffix)

🎵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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