remnants
intermediateB1/ˈrɛmnənts/ · rem-nants
A small part or amount of something that is left after the main part has gone or been removed.
Meanings
A small part or amount of something that is left after the main part has gone or been removed.
کسی چیز کا چھوٹا حصہ یا مقدار جو باقی رہ جاتی ہے جب اس کا بنیادی حصہ ہٹ جاتا ہے۔
باقیات
baqiyaat
Common Collocations
- remnants of the past
- textile remnants
- food remnants
Example Sentences
After the feast, there were many remnants of food left on the table.
جشن کے بعد، ٹیبل پر کھانے کی بہت سی باقیات بچیں تھیں۔
Jashn ke baad, table par khanay ki bohat si baqiyaat bachain thi.
The remnants of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins.
قدیم تہذیب کے آثار اب بھی کھنڈروں میں دیکھے جا سکتے ہیں۔
Qadeem tahzeeb ke aasaar ab bhi khandron mein dekhe ja sakte hain.
She collected the remnants of fabric to create a patchwork quilt.
اس نے ایک پیچ ورک کمبل بنانے کے لیے کپڑے کی باقیات جمع کیں۔
Us ne aik patchwork kambal bananay ke liye kapray ki baqiyaat jama ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of remnants as remnants of a past meal left on your plate.
Picture a plate with leftover food after a big meal.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے۔
Jo booge, wahi kaatain ge.
You will reap what you sow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "remnantem (remans, remaining)" — what remains
First known use: 14th century
The word 'remnants' has evolved from the Latin word 'remans' meaning 'to remain'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.