remain

remain

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɹɪˈmeɪn/]

Senses

1. remain (noun) — sense 1

Definition: That which is left; relic; remainder.

2. remain (noun) — sense 2

Definition: That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.

3. remain (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.

4. remain (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To stay after others or other parts have been removed or otherwise disappeared.

Example: After three rounds of interviews, only 5 candidates remained.

5. remain (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

Example: If you divide 20 apples between three people, each gets six and two remain.

6. remain (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

Example: Promise me you will always remain my good little girl.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • men (think, Proto-Indo-European)

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