Remaining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Remaining is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of remain.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of remain.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, now obsolete or in theology) An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains
- (countable, rare) remnant.
- Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.
Example Sentences
May I have the only remaining cake?
They will be remaining behind. (progressive)
My remaining at the beach house kept it from being vandalized. (gerund)
The remaining paint shall be properly disposed of. (participle used as adjective)
Word Forms
- remainings
Synonyms for remaining
Depending on context, synonyms include rest, balance, left, surviving, other, odd.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leftover, left over, other, odd, left, unexhausted.
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