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remnants (noun)

Remnants are the small pieces or parts that are left over from something larger that has been destroyed, used up, or has ended. They are what remains after most of the original has gone.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'REM-nants' as 'REMaining parts'. The 'REM' at the start reminds you of the word 'REMain'.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The remnants of the pizza was delicious. → The remnants of the pizza were delicious.

They found the remnants of the dead king. → They found the remains of the dead king.