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remainingStill existing or present after other parts have been used, removed, or dealt with; left over or continuing to exist.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Still existing or present after other parts have been used, removed, or dealt with; left over or continuing to exist.

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 남아있는, 나머지의

Korean pronunciation: 리-메이-닝 (강세: 메이)

Example Sentences

  • After eating 11 out of 12 donuts, the remaining donut looked very lonely on the plate.
  • The remaining students in the library were either very studious or had nowhere else to go.
  • Please submit your remaining assignments by Friday.

remaining

ADJECTIVE

//rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ//

Still existing or present after other parts have been used, removed, or dealt with; left over or continuing to exist.

remaining concept
💡 Concept

Only a few remaining ruins reveal the city's ancient glory.

remaining mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The remaining castle stood above the ruined town. (LEFT + STILL THERE = REMAINING)

remaining rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When training feels draining, remaining strength pulls you through!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootmain
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin remanere, meaning 'to stay behind or stay back.' The word evolved through Old French into Middle English, keeping the core sense of what is left over or stays put.

🎵Rhyme

maintainingexplainingtraining

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After eating 11 out of 12 donuts, the remaining donut looked very lonely on the plate.

😄 Fun example

The remaining students in the library were either very studious or had nowhere else to go.

Please submit your remaining assignments by Friday.

The remaining budget should be allocated carefully.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

leftoverresidualsurvivingoutstandingcontinuing

Antonyms

depletedexhausted

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