REMAINING
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of REMAINING
To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
"There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."
To await; to be left to.
An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains
Remnant.
Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.
"May I have the only remaining cake?"
Examples of REMAINING in a Sentence
- "There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."
- "May I have the only remaining cake?"
Word Details
Is REMAINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REMAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REMAINING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REMAINING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | m | a | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REMAINING
100 words from the letters in REMAINING
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How to Use REMAINING in Word Games
REMAINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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