remain

/ɹɪˈmeɪn/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

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  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. (chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

2. (in the plural) That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.

3. Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.

4. State of remaining; stay.

verb

1. To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

2. To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

"There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."

3. To await; to be left to.

4. To continue in a state of being.

"The light remained red for two full minutes."

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