remains
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1 leftover parts (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe parts of something that are left after the rest has been taken, used, or destroyed.
the parts or portions of something that are left over after the main part has been removed, consumed, or destroyed.
ExampleThe remains of our picnic were still scattered across the grass.
ExampleThe remains of the abandoned factory stood as a grim reminder of the town's industrial decline.
UsageAlways used in the plural form.
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2 a dead body (n.) C1 Advanced Formalthe body of a person or animal after they have died.
the physical body of a deceased person or organism; often used as a more respectful or formal term than 'corpse'.
ExampleThe soldier's remains were returned to his family for a proper burial.
ExampleForensic experts were called to the site to identify the human remains discovered during the excavation.
UsagePlural-only noun.
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3 historical relics (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Scienceobjects or buildings from the past that still exist today.
the surviving parts of ancient structures or civilizations, typically of archaeological interest.
ExampleWe visited the remains of an old Roman temple during our holiday.
ExampleArchaeologists spent decades uncovering the remains of the ancient city, revealing a sophisticated network of stone aqueducts.
UsagePlural-only noun.