Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Remains.
How to pronounce remains:
US
Remains - as a noun
Any object that is left unused or still extant
Example: "I threw out the remains of my dinner"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
objectphysical objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remains - as a verb
To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
Example: "There was no food in the house, so i had to remain hungry."
To await; to be left to.
To continue in a state of being.
Example: "The light remained red for two full minutes."
Example Sentences
"The remains of an ancient civilization were discovered in the jungle."
"The remains of the meal were still on the table."
"He buried the remains of his beloved pet in the backyard."
"The archaeologist is studying the remains of a prehistoric settlement."
"After the fire, only the remains of the house were left."
Word Game Points
Is REMAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, remains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REMAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is REMAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, remains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREMAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is REMAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, remains is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREMAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.