remaining
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A part that is left after the rest has been taken away or has gone.
Example
After the party, there were only a few remaining snacks on the table.
Conversation
Did you see the remaining tickets for the concert?
Yeah, I checked earlier and there are only a few left.
I wonder if we should just buy the remaining ones now.
Good idea! They might sell out quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
remnant
residue
leftover
Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
verb
Definition
To continue to exist or stay in the same place or condition.
Example
Only a few cookies are remaining in the jar.
Tense Forms
Past: remained
Past Participle: remained
Conversation
What are you doing this weekend?
I’m just remaining at home to relax a bit.
That sounds nice! I might join you and just hang out.
Root Explanation
Remaining → It is formed from "remain" (from Latin "remanere", meaning to stay behind) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "remaining" refers to the action of staying behind or continuing to exist after others have gone or been removed.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'remain' which means to stay, and the '-ing' shows it's an ongoing action. So, 'remaining' is about what stays behind.
Visually Confused Words
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