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/
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
Only a few ancient ruins remain after centuries of change.
The castle remained standing despite the earthquake. (STAY + STILL THERE = REMAIN → to continue to exist, stay in place, or be left behind)
Though the train brought pain, he chose to remain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + main (from Latin manere, to stay) + -n (verbal form) = remain (to continue to stay or exist)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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