remaining

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains

2 Definition

Remnant.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

2 Definition

To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

Example Sentences
  • There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry.
3 Definition

To await; to be left to.

4 Definition

To continue in a state of being.

Example Sentences
  • The light remained red for two full minutes.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

Example Sentences
  • May I have the only remaining cake?