noun

remains

remains, ruins, corpse

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.

the remains of ((sth.)) what is left of (sth.) They discovered the remains of an ancient city.

Synonyms: leftovers, ruins, corpse, residue

From the verb 'to remain', meaning 'the things which are left'. It is always used in the plural form.

The 's' at the end signifies the plural, referring to the collection of things left behind, like ruins or leftovers.

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