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remaining

ri-MAY-ning/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

Noun pluralremainings

4 meanings of remaining

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  1. 1
    still leftadjective
    Still left after the rest has been taken, used, or removed.

    Like the last few cookies still in the jar after everyone has taken some.

    We divided the remaining cake between the four of us.

    She painted the fence with the remaining can of paint.

    UsageUsually say the remaining + a noun, or put it after: two days remaining.

    Similaroutstanding, leftover, residual, unused

  2. 2
    stayingverb
    Present participle of remain. Use this form for the ongoing action of staying or continuing.

    She called for help, remaining calm the whole time.

    Gas prices are remaining high, so we drive less.

    UsageOften followed by a describing word: remaining calm.

    Note
  3. 3
    nounrarecountable
    A small piece or amount left over from something larger.

    Similarremnant

Less common meaning

  1. 4
    nounrareuncountable
    The act of staying where or as you are, instead of leaving or changing.
    In this steadfast remaining with the Church that he so often criticizes, Küng shows himself to be a true son of Roman Catholicism.
    1975, Michael D. Ryan, Langdon Brown GilkeyHere, remaining means staying, not leaving.
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remaining is a form of remain

remain, verb: To stay the same, or to stay where you are, and not change. Full entry

Forms
remainremains he/she/itremaining -ing formremained past tense, past participle
Spelling
remain → remaining: add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "remain" plus "-ing".

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 1 fact