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REMAINING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Remaining.

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Remaining - as an adjective satellite

Not used up

Example: "Leftover meatloaf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left7left overleftover14odd5unexpended21

Remaining - as a verb

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.

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

Example: "There was no food in the house, so i had to remain hungry."

To await; to be left to.

To continue in a state of being.

Example: "The light remained red for two full minutes."

Remaining - as a noun

An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains

Remnant.

Remaining - as an adjective

Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

Example: "May i have the only remaining cake?"

Example Sentences

"He ate half of the cake and saved the remaining for later."
"The team scored three goals in the first half and added two in the remaining of the game."
"After distributing the prizes, only a few tickets were remaining."
"We need to utilize the remaining time wisely to finish the project."
"The remaining of the class will be dedicated to discussing the assigned readings."
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Word Game Points

Is REMAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, remaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REMAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REMAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, remaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REMAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is REMAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, remaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REMAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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