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remain · verb

/rəˈmeɪn/Full view

Word family

Nouns: remainder, remains

Adjectives: remaining

Verbs: remain

remain calm/open, etc.

B1 to continue to be in the same state

Dictionary examples:

Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm.

She remained silent.

The bank will remain open during renovations.

Learner example:

I tried to remain calm but it was very difficult. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Greek)

remain a secret/mystery, etc.

B2 to continue to be a secret/ mystery, etc.

Dictionary examples:

The exact date of the wedding remains a secret.

The true location of the treasure remains a mystery.

Learner example:

The tragic death of Pat Johnson was a fact..... Her secret remained a secret. (First Certificate in English; B2; Dutch)

remain at/in/with, etc.

B2 to stay in the same place

Dictionary examples:

She will remain at her mother's until I return.

The doctor said he should remain in bed for a few days.

Learner example:

Max went with me while the others remained in the room. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)

remain

B2 I to continue to exist, especially after other things or people have gone

Dictionary examples:

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the waterfront park.

Learner example:

Of course, India must have changed a lot since Jules Verne wrote his book, but I think that its charm remains. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)