remains
Translation
remains, ruins, corpse
Examples
They discovered the remains of an ancient city.
They discovered the remains of an ancient city.
The remains of the meal were thrown away.
The remains of the meal were thrown away.
The police found the victim's remains.
The police found the victim's remains.
Grammar Patterns
the remains of ((sth.)) what is left of (sth.) They discovered the remains of an ancient city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leftovers, ruins, corpse, residue
Etymology
From the verb 'to remain', meaning 'the things which are left'. It is always used in the plural form.
Memory Tips
The 's' at the end signifies the plural, referring to the collection of things left behind, like ruins or leftovers.