26984 words

remain

4 definitions • 11 examples
1
to stay in the same place or in the same condition:

Examples:

The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.
[ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).
It remains a secret.
The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out.
2
to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist:

Examples:

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.
Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.
3
to stay in the same place or in the same condition:

Examples:

[ I ] The doctor said he should remain in bed for a few days.
[ L ] She remained silent.
4
If something remains, it continues to exist when other parts or things no longer do:

Examples:

[ I ] Only the foundation of the ancient temple remains.

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