Plural of remain
regular plural
The plural of remain is remains.
Forms of remain
| Singular | remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Remains in a sentence
- I like to make more than enough food if I have people round for dinner, so I can eat my way through what remains in the following days.
- A broad section of the political class now recognises the need for change but remains unable to see the necessity of a fundamental overhaul.2013 June 28, Joris Luyendijk, “Our banks are out of control”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 3, page 21
- The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.From the entry positron
- They'd receive fewer complaints if they'd ensure that their quality control remains vigilant.From the entry they'd
- The software and tourism industries continue to grow, while the steel industry remains troubled.From the entry industry
Meaning of remain
- noun That which is left; relic; remainder.
- noun That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.
- noun Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.
Questions about the plural of remain
- What is the plural of remain?
- The plural of remain is remains.
- Is remain countable?
- Remain is a countable noun.
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