Meaning & use
remains
Parts that are left over after most of something has been used, removed, or destroyed, including a dead body.
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Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient temple beneath the desert sand.
The family held a small ceremony before burying their grandfather's remains.
A note on using this word
"Remains" is almost always used in the plural, even when referring to a single body or object.
Words with a similar meaning
remnantsrelics
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