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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.
Synonyms: , ,
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- miscellaneous, fragmentary, or other writings still unpublished at the time of an author's death.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 51Թ Forms
- ܲr·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of remain1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“The American Heart Association was proud to support the ballot measure and remains committed to the city of Santa Cruz in this years-long David vs. Goliath effort against the beverage industry.”
The bulk of that funding — 82% — has been supplied by the state; the remaining 18% has been granted by the federal government.
They were not able to retrieve the remaining £90 which was paid through Revolut.
In a world that's being turned upside down, he's trying to reassure people he's a safe pair of hands; that those alliances remain.
The Department of Health and Social Care said maternity care remained a top priority for the health service.
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