Remaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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remaining
[ rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ ]
amount of something left
Still existing or available after other people or things have been dealt with. Not yet used, spent, or consumed.
Synonyms
leftover, residual, unspent, unused
Examples of usage
- There are no remaining tickets for the concert.
- All remaining players will need to report to practice tomorrow.
- The remaining time on the clock is less than a minute.
Translations
Translations of the word "remaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 restante
🇮🇳 शेष
🇩🇪 verbleibend
🇮🇩 tersisa
🇺🇦 залишок
🇵🇱 pozostały
🇯🇵 残り
🇫🇷 restant
🇪🇸 restante
🇹🇷 kalan
🇰🇷 남은
🇸🇦 المتبقي
🇨🇿 zbývající
🇸🇰 zvyšný
🇨🇳 剩余
🇸🇮 preostali
🇮🇸 eftir
🇰🇿 қалған
🇬🇪 დარჩენილი
🇦🇿 qalan
🇲🇽 restante
Word origin
The word 'remaining' originates from the Middle English word 'remainen', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'remaner'. The concept of something being left after others have been dealt with has been a part of human language for centuries, reflecting the importance of what is left behind.
See also: remain, remainder, remainders, remains.