Word
remaining
Phoneticsre·main·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈmeɪnɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪmˈeɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
01left over
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing the part of something that is still there after the rest is gone.
adj. denoting the portion of a whole that continues to exist or stay in place after other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with.
“The remaining students in the classroom finished their work while the others went to lunch.”
“The remaining funds were allocated to the restoration of the library, ensuring that the project could be completed without further fundraising.”
Usage
Always placed before the noun it describes.
02the act of staying
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of staying in a place instead of leaving.
n. the state or act of continuing to stay in a particular place or condition.
“His remaining in the city during the storm was a brave but dangerous choice.”
“The legal dispute centered on her remaining on the property after the lease had officially expired.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund followed by a prepositional phrase.
Teaching tip
This noun sense is quite formal; in everyday English, people usually say 'staying' or 'stay'.
Etymology
By surface analysis, remain + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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