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emaining adj. 1 left (over), extant, outstanding: I did as much as I
could in the time remaining. 2 leftover, surviving, residual;
unused, uneaten, unconsumed: The remaining books will be sold
at auction.
remark n. 1 note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, look at, take
notice or note of: His friends remarked his tired and
overworked appearance and suggested that he should take a
holiday. 2 comment (on or upon), say, observe, reflect, mention,
declare, state, assert: Carrie remarked that she had seen Ted
the night before.
remarkable
adj. 1 extraordinary, unusual, singular, exceptional,
noteworthy, notable, uncommon, incredible, unbelievable,
impressive, phenomenal, astonishing, astounding, surprising:
With remarkable swiftness the falcon dropped on its prey. 2
striking, distinguished, signal, special, wonderful, marvellous,
out of the ordinary, special, unique, significant, outstanding,
rare, memorable, unforgettable, never-to-be-forgotten: This
novel is truly a remarkable achievement. 3 strange, different,
odd, peculiar, curious: Contortionists can do truly remarkable
things with their bodies.
remedy n. 1 cure, treatment, therapy, antidote, counteractant,
countermeasure, medication, medicament, medicine, prescription,
drug, pharmaceutical, cure-all, panacea, nostrum, restorative,
specific: What remedy did the doctor recommend? 2 cure,
antidote, cure-all, panacea, nostrum, countermeasure, relief,
redress, answer, solution: Knowledge is the only remedy for
superstition.
--v. 3 cure, treat, heal, mend, restore, relieve, soothe,
control, ease, mitigate, alleviate: The ointment will remedy
the itching but not the infection causing it. 4 correct,
rectify, reform, improve, ameliorate, redress, repair, put or
set right, straighten out: How can I remedy a situation that
has already gone too far?
remember v. 1 call to mind, bear in mind; recall, recollect: Can you
remember her funny little laugh? Yes, I remember. 2 muse (on or
about), reminisce over or about, think back on or about,