remains

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.

   We cleared away the remains of the meal.

2. 2
   noun

   A dead body or what is left of one.

   The detective examined the victim's remains.

3. 3
   noun

   Old structures or objects from the past, especially from history or archaeology.

   Tourists come to see the remains of the ancient city.

4. 4
   verb

   Third-person singular form of 'remain': to stay in the same place or condition.

   She remains here while the others go ahead.

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