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Meaning of remaining
The primary meaning of "remaining" is something that is left after others have been used, taken, or removed.
Etymology of remaining
The word "remaining" originates from the Old French word "remenant," which is derived from "remanoir," meaning "to stay behind"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is left or continues to exist after others have been used, taken, or removed
Synonyms
leftover
residual
remaining
outstanding
pending
unfinished
incomplete
uncompleted
undone
outstanding
ongoing
unsettled
unresolved
continuing
staying
staying on
persisting
continuing
staying
staying put
lasting
enduring
surviving
staying behind
left
spare
extra
excess
surplus
balance
rest
residue
leftover
remnants
residue
Definitions
- Still existing or in effect after others have been used, taken, or removed
- * Still to be done or dealt with
Usage Examples
- The remaining balance on the loan will be paid off next month
- * Only a few remaining tickets are available for the concert
- * The remaining players on the team will have to work together to win the game
Antonyms
gone
departed
finished
completed
done
over
ended
ceased
stopped
terminated
extinct
nonexistent
absent
missing
vanished
disappeared
non-existent
exhausted
depleted
used up
spent
consumed