Remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/

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Definition

noun

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

verb

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.
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.”

Synonyms await bide wait rest stay endure

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Remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/

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