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- [ri-meyn]
- /rɪˈmeɪn/
- /rɪˈmeɪnz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-meyn]
- /rɪˈmeɪn/
Definitions of remains word
- verb without object remains to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace. 1
- verb without object remains to stay behind or in the same place: to remain at home; I'll remain here when you go to the airport. 1
- verb without object remains to be left after the removal, loss, destruction, etc., of all else: The front wall is all that remains of the fort. 1
- verb without object remains to be left to be done, told, shown, etc.: Only the dishwashing remains. 1
- verb without object remains to be reserved or in store. 1
- noun remains Usually, remains. something that remains or is left. 1
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Origin of remains
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English remainen < Anglo-French remain-, stressed stem of Middle French remanoir < Latin remanēre, equivalent to re- re- + manēre to stay; see manor
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Parts of speech for Remains
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
remains popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
remains usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remains
noun remains
- archaism — the adoption or imitation of something archaic, such as a word or an artistic or literary style
- artifact — any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
- ashes — ruins or remains, as after destruction or burning
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- cadaver — A cadaver is a dead body.
Top questions with remains
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