remain
re
ri
main
ˈmeɪn
mein
British pronunciation
/rɪˈmeɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "remain"in English

to remain
01

to stay in the same state or condition

stay

Linking Verb: to remain [adj] | to remain sth
to remain definition and meaning
example
Examples
Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.
02

to stay in the place one has been for some time

Intransitive: to remain somewhere
to remain definition and meaning
example
Examples
After the meeting, she decided to remain in the conference room to review the documents.
03

to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up

Intransitive
example
Examples
The ancient ruins are all that remain of the once-thriving civilization.
04

(of tasks, issues, or actions) to still be incomplete or unaddressed

Intransitive
example
Examples
Several important decisions remain to be made before the project can move forward.
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