still existing, present, or in use; surviving

Lilly was my last remaining close relative

the few remaining employees are working part-time

not yet used, dealt with, or resolved; outstanding

they advertised for any remaining creditors to come forward

still to happen; future

England have forbidden him to play in the remaining fixtures

continue to exist, especially after other similar people or things have ceased to do so

a cloister is all that remains of the monastery

be left over or outstanding after others or other parts have been completed, used, or dealt with

a more intractable problem remains