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vestiges

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɪdʒɪz]

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Learn how to use vestiges in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “remnants”

(noun) small parts that are left over from something that used to be bigger or more important. Think of it like a tiny piece of a puzzle that helps us remember what the whole picture looked like.

Example

The archaeologists found vestiges of an ancient civilization buried in the ground.

Example

There are no vestiges of the old building left after it was completely destroyed.

Example

What vestiges of the past can you see in your town today?

Context: “decline”

(noun) the small signs or signs of something that is fading away or disappearing. This could be like the last signs of a once strong plant that is starting to die.

Example

The once thriving industry now shows vestiges of its former success.

Example

There are no vestiges left to show that this area was ever a busy marketplace.

Example

What vestiges of wildlife can you still find in the city?

How to pronounce vestiges

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɪdʒɪz]

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