remaining
- 01 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.
Simple“The remaining students in the classroom finished their work while the others went to lunch.”
In context“The remaining funds were allocated to the restoration of the library, ensuring that the project could be completed without further fundraising.”
UsageAlways placed before the noun it describes.
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“His remaining in the city during the storm was a brave but dangerous choice.”
In context“The legal dispute centered on her remaining on the property after the lease had officially expired.”
UsageOften functions as a gerund followed by a prepositional phrase.
Teacher's tipThis noun sense is quite formal; in everyday English, people usually say 'staying' or 'stay'.
By surface analysis, remain + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.