remains
/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
thi thể hoặc bất kỳ phần nào của cơ thể còn lại sau khi một người chết
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Noun
Examples
They buried the remains of their longtime friend in the town cemetery.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Historical or archaeological relics.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “remains” mean?
The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
Is “remains” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.