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remained time
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'remained time' is not a correct phrase and should not be used in written English.
The correct phrase is 'remaining time'. Example: We only have a few weeks of remaining time to complete this project.
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Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
5 human-written examples
An hour still remained, time enough for Durham to dismiss any notion of offering an early handshake and the moment for Joe Denly to apply himself with the tenacity some might say he has not shown often enough so far this season and see Middlesex over the line.
News & Media
X represents the remained time until k linear network coding packets are collected.
Zc3h4, Zfp36, Zc3h7a and Tiparp were transient induced within 4 hours and then declined in the remained time.
Science
Importantly, the YFP response was completely abolished by photo-bleaching (the YFP channel even showed a small reversed signal caused by crosstalk from the CFP detection channel), whereas a significant CFP response remained (time constant of fast component 5±1 ms; n = 8).
Science
It is therefore reasonable to assume that probable alterations of the mechano-morphological properties of the MTU could be restored in that remained time as previous studies have shown (Ryan et al. 2008a; Mizuno et al. 2013).
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
Single-species approaches have remained time-consuming and expensive, however.
Encyclopedias
But that process remained time-consuming.
News & Media
How do we spend our remaining time?
News & Media
How will you spend your remaining time?
The remaining time there was happy".
News & Media
Count down remaining time with a stopwatch.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "remaining time" instead of "remained time" to ensure grammatical correctness. "Remaining" is the present participle acting as an adjective, which is appropriate in this context.
Common error
Avoid using "remained" (past participle) as an adjective to describe time. The correct form is the present participle "remaining", which functions as an adjective to indicate the time that is left.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "remained time" attempts to function as a noun phrase, where "remained" is intended to modify "time". However, this construction is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig AI, the correct phrasing is "remaining time".
Frequent in
Science
40%
News & Media
40%
Academia
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "remained time" appears in some sources, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI clearly indicates that the correct phrase is "remaining time". The intended meaning is to refer to a portion of time that is left, but the incorrect usage detracts from its clarity and appropriateness, especially in formal contexts. It's best to avoid "remained time" and use the grammatically sound alternative.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Remaining time
Uses the correct adjective form "remaining" instead of the past participle "remained".
Time left
Simplifies the phrase to its core meaning, focusing on the time that is still available.
Outstanding time
Refers to the time period that is not yet completed.
Unexpired time
Focuses on the portion of a time period that has not yet passed or concluded.
Residual time
Implies a time period that is left over after something else has been accounted for.
Balance of time
Similar to "time left", but emphasizes the idea of a resource or period that needs to be managed.
Unspent time
Focuses on the portion of time that has not been used or allocated.
Time to spare
Suggests there is time available beyond what is immediately required.
Free time
Indicates time available for leisure or discretionary activities.
Available time
Emphasizes the time that is accessible and ready for use.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "remained time"?
The correct way to refer to the time that is left is to use the phrase "remaining time". "Remained time" is grammatically incorrect.
Can I use "remained" to describe time that is left?
No, "remained" is the past participle of the verb "remain" and is not used as an adjective in this context. The correct adjective form is "remaining".
What does "remaining time" mean?
"Remaining time" refers to the portion of a time period that has not yet passed or been used. It's the time that is left until a deadline, event, or end of a period.
What are some alternative phrases for "remaining time"?
Alternatives include "time left", "outstanding time", or "unexpired time", depending on the specific context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested