Remaining

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of remaining

adjective describing or relating to what is left when a part or quantity has been taken away

Example Sentences

A1 There are three cookies left in the jar.

A2 The remaining time for the exam is 30 minutes.

B1 After the earthquake, only a few buildings were left standing.

B2 The remaining funds in the budget will be allocated to the new project.

C1 The remaining members of the team worked together to finish the project ahead of schedule.

C2 Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to complete the task with the remaining resources.

Examples of remaining in a Sentence

formal The remaining funds will be allocated to other projects.

informal We can use the remaining time to grab a quick bite to eat.

slang Let's finish up the work and then we can chill with whatever remaining.

figurative She stood strong, the last one remaining in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of remaining

• past tense: remained
• plural: remainings
• comparative: more remaining
• superlative: most remaining
• present tense: remain
• future tense: will remain
• perfect tense: have remained
• continuous tense: is remaining
• singular: remaining
• positive degree: remaining
• infinitive: to remain
• gerund: remaining
• participle: remaining

Origin and Evolution of remaining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'remaining' originated from the Old French word 'remanant' which was derived from the Latin word 'remanens' meaning 'remaining'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'remaining' has retained its original meaning of what is left after the removal or use of a part, but has also evolved to encompass the idea of what is left over or still in existence.