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remain
[ ri-meyn ]
verb (used without object)
- to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified:
to remain at peace.
Synonyms: ,
- to stay behind or in the same place:
to remain at home;
I'll remain here when you go to the airport.
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Antonyms:
- to be left after the removal, loss, destruction, etc., of all else:
The front wall is all that remains of the fort.
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- to be left to be done, told, shown, etc.:
Only the dishwashing remains.
- to be reserved or in store.
noun
- Usually remains. something that remains or is left.
- remains,
- miscellaneous, fragmentary, or other writings still unpublished at the time of an author's death.
- traces of some quality, condition, etc.
- a dead body; corpse.
- parts or substances remaining from animal or plant life that occur in the earth's crust or strata:
fossil remains;
organic remains.
remain
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to stay behind or in the same place
to remain at home
only Tom remained
- copula to continue to be
to remain cheerful
- to be left, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc
a little wine still remained in the bottle
- to be left to be done, said, etc
it remains to be pointed out
Other Word Forms
- ܲr·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of remain1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“Our investigators and prosecutors remain committed to uncovering the full extent of this defendant’s crimes, and we urge anyone with information to contact our office.”
Health is one of the areas that remains most poorly prepared.
On that occasion, according to Jalisco prosecutors, authorities arrested 10 suspects who remain in custody, though authorities have not clarified what charges they face.
With an increasing number going card-only, the committee said prices would rise for essential goods and services in the remaining outlets that accepted cash.
Once famous for its apple production, few residents remain here now.
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