remains
Translation
remains, ruins, corpse, leftovers
Examples
They discovered the remains of a Roman villa.
They discovered the remains of a Roman villa.
The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.
The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.
His remains were returned to his family.
His remains were returned to his family.
Grammar Patterns
the remains of ((sth.)) They discovered the remains of a Roman villa.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruins, corpse, leftovers, relics
Etymology
The plural noun form of 'remain', referring to the parts left over.
Memory Tips
Think of what 'remains' after a person dies (a body) or a building is destroyed (ruins). It's always plural.