B2nounhistoryscience
US/rɪˈmeɪnz/
UK/rɪˈmeɪnz/
what is left of something after it has been destroyed, or of a body or building from long ago
In context
Archaeologists found human remains buried under the old market square.
Only the remains of the castle wall can be seen today.
Firefighters searched the burned remains of the house for survivors.
Words that go with remains
adjective + noun
- human remainsHuman remains were found in the cave.
- ancient remainsThe site contains ancient remains.
- skeletal remainsSkeletal remains were sent to the lab.
- charred remainsPolice examined the charred remains of the car.
noun + preposition
- the remains ofThe remains of the ship lie on the seabed.
verb + noun
- identify the remainsExperts tried to identify the remains.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The remains was found.Correct: The remains were found.