remains

US /rɪˈmeɪnz/
UK /rɪˈmeɪnz/
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the parts left over after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed

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The remains of the ancient city were discovered by archaeologists.
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After the fire, only the charred remains of the house were left.
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remnantsresiduedebrisfragmentsscraps
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a person's dead body

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The family gathered to pay their respects to the remains of their loved one.
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The ancient burial site contained the remains of several individuals.
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corpsecadaverbodycarcass
1.

continue to exist, especially after other parts or things have ceased to exist

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Despite the challenges, her optimism remains strong.
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The question of how to fund the project remains unanswered.
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abideendurelastpersiststay
2.

be left over after a part has been used or removed

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Only a few pieces of cake remained after the party.
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Much of the original building remains intact.
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be leftbe left overbe remainingbe residualbe surplus
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remain