remain — to continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmeɪn/
Korean meaning: 남아있다, 머물다, 계속 존재하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-메인 (강세: 메인)
Example Sentences
- My motivation to study remains strong even when my bed keeps calling my name.
- The mystery of where my socks disappear in the washing machine remains unsolved.
- Students must remain in their seats during the exam.
remain
VERB//rɪˈmeɪn//
to continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist

One house remains standing alone
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Though the train brought pain, he chose to remain
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Origin
From Old French 'remaindre', derived from Latin 'remanere' meaning 'to stay behind' or 'to be left over', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'manere' (to stay or dwell).
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“My motivation to study remains strong even when my bed keeps calling my name.”
“The mystery of where my socks disappear in the washing machine remains unsolved.”
“Students must remain in their seats during the exam.”
“Despite all the changes, his love for pizza remains constant.”
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