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remain

/ɹɪˈmeɪn/

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noun

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

Examples :

"After the party, the only remains were a few empty plates and a half-eaten cake. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The remains of the deceased were taken to the funeral home. "

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noun

Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.

Examples :

"Her aunt's remain, a collection of her poems, was published after her death. "

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noun

State of remaining; stay.

Examples :

"The family's remain in the quiet house was peaceful. "

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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.

Examples :

"After the rain stopped, only a few raindrops remained on the leaves. "

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verb

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

Examples :

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

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verb

To await; to be left to.

Examples :

"The final exam results will remain on the teacher's desk until tomorrow. "

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verb

To continue in a state of being.

Examples :

"The light remained red for two full minutes."

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