Remain: meaning, definitions and examples

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remain

[ rɪˈmeɪn ]

^{Context #1}

stay

Stay in the same place or condition; continue to be.

Synonyms

endure, linger, stay

Examples of usage

He remained at home
She remained silent

^{Context #2}

continue

Be left after other parts have been taken away.

Synonyms

persist, stay, survive

Examples of usage

The question remains unanswered
A few doubts still remain

^{Context #3}

remainder

The part left over when the other parts have been taken away.

Synonyms

remainder, residue, rest

Examples of usage

The remainder of the cake
He finished eating, but a small piece still remains

Translations

Translations of the word "remain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanecer

🇮🇳 बने रहना (bane rahna)

🇩🇪 bleiben

🇮🇩 tetap

🇺🇦 залишатися

🇵🇱 pozostać

🇯🇵 残る (nokoru)

🇫🇷 rester

🇪🇸 permanecer

🇹🇷 kalmak

🇰🇷 남다 (namda)

🇸🇦 يبقى (yabqaa)

🇨🇿 zůstat

🇸🇰 zostať

🇨🇳 留下 (liúxià)

🇸🇮 ostati

🇮🇸 vera áfram

🇰🇿 қалу (qalu)

🇬🇪 დარჩენა (darchena)

🇦🇿 qalmaq

🇲🇽 permanecer

Word origin

The word 'remain' originated from the Old French word 'remaindre', which came from the Latin word 'remānēre', meaning 'to stay behind'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving over time to its current form and usage in the English language.

See also: remainder, remainders, remaining, remains.