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remains

|re-mains|

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

(remain)

leftover parts

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
remain	remainers	Remainers	remains	remains	remained	remained	remaining	remains	remainder

Etymology

Etymology Information

'remains' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remanere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'manere' meant 'to stay.'

Historical Evolution

'remanere' transformed into the Old French word 'remaindre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remain' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to stay behind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to continue to exist.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the parts left over after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed.

The remains of the ancient city were discovered by archaeologists.

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Verb 1

to continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.

Only a few ruins remain of the once-great city.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35