remains

British  

/ rɪˈmeɪnz /

plural noun

1. any pieces, scraps, fragments, etc, that are left unused or still extant, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc

   the remains of a meal

   archaeological remains

2. the body of a dead person; corpse

3. Also called: literary remains.  the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the desire to save fell slightly, but remains close to levels seen during the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Congenital toxoplasmosis remains a serious concern when infection occurs for the first time during pregnancy, as it can result in severe fetal complications.

From Science Daily

She has won four French Opens, the US Open and Wimbledon, but a title at Melbourne Park remains elusive.

From Barron's

He warned that the labor market might be stronger than officials think, while there remains a risk that inflation accelerates again.

From Barron's

Similarly, Powell’s characterization of employment conditions could also provide some hints as to whether the committee remains concerned enough to trigger additional cuts in the near term.

From Barron's

Related Words

• debris
• remnant