Remains

Word REMAINS
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Pronunciations /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

Definitions and meanings of "Remains"

What do we mean by remains?

All that is left after other parts have been taken away, used up, or destroyed. noun plural

A dead body or parts of a dead body. noun plural

The unpublished writings of a deceased author. noun plural

Ancient ruins or fossils. noun plural

What is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse. noun

Historical or archaeological relics. noun

​The extant writings of a deceased person. noun

All that is left of the stock of some things; remnants. noun

Plural form of remain. noun

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of remain. verb

Any object that is left unused or still extant noun

The dead body of a human being noun

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

(in the plural) That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.

Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.

State of remaining; stay.

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The word "remains" in example sentences

It is from the superficial covering, the thin crust with which the earth is covered, composed of the remains of former existence, of the breccia of exhausted nature, that animal creation derives its support; and it is the grand axiom of the universe, that _animal life can only be supported by animal remains_. ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

And the term remains a loose one, since many companies not thought of as private-equity firms at all—Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is a spectacular example—use the same techniques. ❋ John Steele Gordon (2012)

The words for “toy doll” are all different, but part of the word remains consistent in all groups of speakers. ❋ Leslie Dunton-Downer (2010)

But it is still exciting to see the shop front and Gay's the Word remains a great place to visit, with welcoming, knowledgeable staff and an unparalleled range of lesbian and gay books, from the esoteric to the pulp, as well as regular literary events and discussion groups. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Even with Jack Walker's money, Blackburn winning the title remains a monument to clever team-building. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The term was originally attached to nine state-run companies in 1997, but the number has since increased, although the name remains the same. ❋ Rajesh Roy (2011)

Family charities and the legal profession claim the definition remains too narrow and that alleged perpetrators will not be entitled to legal representation, resulting in many conducting personal cross-examinations. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Whether City will be willing to take his word remains to be seen but it represents another unfortunate development in a summer when Tevez has made it clear he cannot abide the thought of having to go back to Manchester, a city he has made no secret of disliking. ❋ Unknown (2011)

President Dmitry Medvedev, who despite his title remains Putin's junior partner, has promised to strengthen the rule of law as part of his mission to modernize Russia and attract more foreign investment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The BLS offers on its website the example of an economist who is promoted to an administrative position, changing her job function even if her title remains economist. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The main characters Caliph and Sena are just superb with a great supporting cast of witches, spies, former college friends, devoted servants and mysterious personages, while the meaning of the title remains somewhat ambiguous to the end "page" as in book, or as in a young servant? ❋ Liviu (2010)

The term remains highly charged in South Africa, of course. ❋ Peter Rozovsky (2010)

See here the post was originally named “Jewish Question”, the title remains in the URL. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(Patrick Montgomery's 1984 feature-length documentary "The Compleat Beatles" may be the definitive documentary on the group, but the title remains unavailable on DVD.) ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead of dealing with modern versions of hate, the term remains fixed in time, simplistically referring to a pot-bellied Southern sheriff wearing reflector sun glasses. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The main characters Caliph and Sena are just superb with a great supporting cast of witches, spies, former college friends, devoted servants and mysterious personages, while the meaning of the title remains somewhat ambiguous to the end Page as in book, or as in a young servant? ❋ Liviu (2009)

Now, pass it to Juliette - it is the same bra, as you see, the label remains in plain view at all times. ❋ Juliette (2009)

Permission is granted for reprint in print, email, blog, or web media if this credit is attached and the title remains unchanged. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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