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