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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    leftovers residue remnants relics remains debris waste dregs leavings scraps fragments pieces bits odds ends vestiges traces evidence clues hints signs indications leftovers surplus excess balance residue rest relic survival trace vestige fragment

    Meaning of Remains

    The primary meaning of "Remains" is what is left after something has been removed, used, or destroyed.

    Definitions

    • The parts of something that are left after the other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed
    • * A person's body after they have died
    • * The remains of a meal or other food

    Etymology of Remains

    The word "Remains" comes from the Old French word "remenant", which is derived from "remanoir", meaning "to stay behind"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to what is left after something has been removed or destroyed

    Example Uses

    • The remains of the ancient city were discovered by archaeologists
    • * The remains of the meal were thrown away
    • * The remains of the deceased were buried in the family plot

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    entirety whole complete full intact total unbroken uninterrupted continuous complete perfect intact whole unscathed untouched pristine new complete flawless

    Related Nouns

    skeleton corpse cadaver body carcass relic artifact fossil ruin wreckage debris fragment piece bit scrap leftover residue dregs leavings surplus excess balance

    Related Verbs

    decay deteriorate disintegrate crumble collapse perish die expire pass disappear vanish leave depart go remain stay survive persist endure

    Related Adjectives

    dead deceased defunct extinct obsolete antiquated ancient old worn tattered frayed faded worn crumbling decaying rotting putrid foul rancid stale