Remaining Meaning
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbpresent participle and gerund of remain
nounAn act or occurrence by which someone or something remains
Sentence Examples
There were few students remaining in the classroom.
The door remaining locked up from inside, he could not enter the house.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ pieces of the jigsaw puzzle were scattered across the table.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ passengers were asked to wait in the terminal while the delay was investigated.
Word Origin & History
By surface analysis, remain + -ing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For where Gelasius saith, that "there remaineth the substance or nature of bread and wine," to declare thereby the remaining of two natures in Christ, you say, that "Gelasius' saying may be verified in the last, and not in the first," that is to say, that the nature of bread and wine remaineth."
— 1580, Thomas Cranmer, An Answer Unto A Crafty and Sophistical Cavillation Devised by Stephen Gardiner, Parker Society, published 1844, page 298:
"It is important for us to know to what extent the remaining of that naval force is advantageous, and I hope therefore, that you will seek an opportunity informally to confer upon this question, […]"
— 1864 August 8, William H. Seward, “Mr Seward to Mr Pike, No. 171”, in Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Part 3, published 1865, page 322:
"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 Gilkey, editors, The Contemporary Explosion of Theology, page 39:
"Last year, the company eliminated hundreds of jobs and asked some of the remaining staff to take on the responsibilities of those who were let go."
— 2020 August 4, Jason Schreier, “Blizzard Employees Share Salaries With Each Other to Protest Wage Disparities”, in Time:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ pieces of the jigsaw puzzle were scattered across the table.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ passengers were asked to wait in the terminal while the delay was investigated.