Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
remains
noun
/rɪˈmeɪnz/
Definition
The parts or pieces that are left after something has been removed or destroyed.
Examples
- The remains of the ancient structure were discovered in the forest.
- After the fire, all that was left were the remains of the burned building.
- Scientists studied the remains of the dinosaur to understand its lifestyle.
Meaning
Remains refer to what is left of something after the rest has been taken away, used, or destroyed. It can also refer to the physical evidence, like bones or artifacts, from a past person or event.
Synonyms
- Leftovers
- Debris
- Residues
- What’s left
