remains

Meanings

• Noun

  That which is left behind after something has been used, consumed, or removed.

  - "The remains of the ancient civilization were discovered by archaeologists."
  - "After the feast, there were only crumbs and bones as remains."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1648301"

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Synonyms

await , bide , wait , rest , stay , stay , endure , last , stay , linger , stay , tarry , belave

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remains
chains , rains , gains , pains , plains

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Homophones

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1. remains (English) : Noun, meaning that which is left behind
   

2. remains (English) : Present continuous tense of the verb 'remain'
   

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Variants

List of all variants of remains that leads to same result
remain , remained , remaining , remains , human remains , mortal remains , the fact is , the fact is/remains , the fact remains

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Forms

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Remains (present tense), Remained (past tense), Remaining (present participle), Remained (past participle)

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Etymology

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Old English 'remen' or 'remainan' meaning 'to remain'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest bone in the human body is the femur, and the smallest bone in the human body is the stapes, which is part of the ear. Together, they make up the remains of the human skeleton.

2. The term 'remains' is also used in the context of nuclear power, where 'nuclear remains' refer to the radioactive waste produced by the nuclear fuel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heritage: The cultural or historical legacy of a place or people

2. Ancestry: The lineage or descent of a person or group

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Culture

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In literature, 'remains' can symbolize the past or history, as in the title of Henry James' novel 'The Wings of the Dove'. In art, 'remains' can refer to the physical traces or evidence of past civilizations, as in the works of archaeological photographers.

How to Memorize "remains"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of ashes or ruins. These are the remains.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remains' with 'leftovers' or 'relics'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a large, empty room with only a few objects left behind, known as 'remains'.

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