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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-meyn
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmeɪn



Definition of remain

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Anglo-French remayn-, Old French remain-, stressed stem of remanoir "stay, dwell, remain; be left; hold out," from Latin remanere "to remain, to stay behind; be left behind; endure, abide, last" (cf. Spanish remaner, Italian rimanere), from re- "back" (see re-) + manere "to stay, remain" (see mansion). Related: Remained; remaining.
  • verb stay, wait
Example sentences :
  • Philothea has glided from the apartment, as if afraid to remain in my presence.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But Mr. Hand, flattered by her politeness, begged her to remain.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • I expect Mr. Smith here by six o'clock; will you remain with me and see him?
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • It is expressed in conduct, of course; but conduct may fail while the attitude can remain constant.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It is loss for the one who departs as well as for those who remain behind.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Hardy was not able to remain in Plymouth longer than Wednesday.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • A few may be allowed to remain and develop for use as beets.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • But the mystery was to remain unsolved, since Gilder now entered the office.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The water in which the hominy is cooked should remain on it.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • There we were, and there perforce we must remain till we reached our destination.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

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