noun
remains
rih-MAYNZ
noun
1
The parts of something that are left after most of it has gone or been destroyed.
"Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman villa beneath the field."
2
A dead body.
"The family arranged for the remains to be flown home."
How to Use Remains
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat's left of something — often used for ruins, or, more solemnly, for a person's body after death.
When to use it
Using "remains" for a body is a formal, respectful way of avoiding blunter words like "corpse."
Common pairings
ancient remains
human remains
mortal remains
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Archaeologists uncovered the _____ of a Roman villa beneath the field.