Remains: meaning, definitions and examples
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remains
[ rɪˈmeɪnz ]
in archaeology
The parts left after something has been removed, taken away, or destroyed.
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Examples of usage
- The remains of an ancient civilization were discovered by the archaeologists.
- Excavations revealed the remains of a Roman villa.
- The remains of the shipwreck were carefully examined by experts.
after death
The body of a dead person or animal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His remains were buried in the family plot.
- The dog's remains were found in the backyard.
- Forensic experts identified the remains of the missing person.
continue in a place
To continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old customs remain in some rural areas.
- His legacy remains in the hearts of those who knew him.
- The memories of her childhood remain vivid in her mind.
Translations
Translations of the word "remains" in other languages:
🇵🇹 restos
- permanências
- vestígios
🇮🇳 अवशेष
🇩🇪 Überreste
🇮🇩 sisa-sisa
🇺🇦 залишки
🇵🇱 pozostałości
🇯🇵 遺跡 (いせき)
🇫🇷 restes
🇪🇸 restos
🇹🇷 kalıntılar
🇰🇷 유해 (yuhye)
🇸🇦 بقايا (baqaya)
🇨🇿 pozůstatky
🇸🇰 pozostatky
🇨🇳 遗迹 (yíjì)
🇸🇮 ostanki
🇮🇸 leifar
🇰🇿 қалдықтар
🇬🇪 ნარჩენები (narchenebi)
🇦🇿 qalıqlar
🇲🇽 restos
Word origin
The word 'remains' comes from the Latin word 'remanere', which means 'to stay behind'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. Over the years, its usage has evolved to encompass not only physical remnants but also the concept of persistence and continuation.
See also: remain, remainder, remainders, remaining.