Synonyms for Remains & Similar Words
Definition of remains
- noun
- any object that is left unused or still extant; "I threw out the remains of my dinner"
- the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended for dissection"; "the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse"; "the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river"; "honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "remains"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like cadaver, clay, corpse can replace "remains" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Remains" in song lyrics
See how remains is used in real songs:
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"And skipped over the scattered remains"
(Akir f/) Abiodun Oyewole — The Initiation -
"An archaeologist employed, uncovered remains"
Alexipharmic — Awkward Clockwork -
"When on your brain leave the walls covered in bloody remains"
AMB — See-Thru