remain
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈmeɪn/
KK: /rɪˈmeɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To continue to exist or stay in the same place after other things have been removed or changed.
Example
Only a few trees remain in the forest after the storm.
Tense Forms
Past: remained
Past Participle: remained
Conversation
Are you still planning to remain at the party for a while?
Yeah, I think I’ll remain until it gets too late.
That sounds good! I might remain a bit longer too, just to enjoy the music.
Definitely! The vibe here is great, so I want to soak it all in.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stay
linger
persist
Antonyms
leave
depart
vanish
noun
Definition
A part or trace of something that is left after the rest has been removed or destroyed.
Example
The archaeologists found the remains of an ancient civilization buried under the ground.
Conversation
Did you hear about the old house down the street?
Yeah, I heard there are some creepy remains in the backyard.
That's kind of disturbing, isn't it?
Root Explanation
Remain → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "manere" (meaning to stay or remain). The word "remain" means to stay again or continue to be in the same place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'staying' ('manere') 'again' ('re-') — that's why remain means to continue to be in the same place.
Visually Confused Words
romain
retain
remint
remind
regain
reagin
oreman
remi