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remain

re·main

remain

 
 
pronunciation:
rih meIn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
part of speech: verb
inflections: remains, remaining, remained
definition 1: to continue in the same way.
He asked her a question, but she remained quiet.
synonyms:
last, persist
similar words:
stand
definition 2: to stay; to not go away or be used.
The thief went into the bank while his partner remained in the car.We bought a hundred paper cups, but now only three remain.
synonyms:
stay
antonyms:
depart
similar words:
survive, wait
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  • remainder:
    something that remains after other things have been taken away.
  • remaining:
    left behind.