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Definition of remained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
leftoverstill present after other things have gone or been removed
- The remained pieces were packed in a small box.
2.
steadycontinuing in the same condition without changing
- Her remained calm attitude helped the team.
Origin of remained
Latin, remanere (to remain)
Terms with remained included in their meaning
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duration
having continued or remained useful for a stated time
state
having remained in a particular state or condition
unperturbed
remained undisturbed by the situation
composure
remained calm and composed
biology
organism that has remained unchanged for millions of years
aircraft
remained flying near an intended area
Examples of remained in a sentence
Only the remained documents required review. Demand remained steady throughout the quarter. The weather remained calm overnight.
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- French:restant, constant, ...
- German:verblieben, gleichbleibend, ...
- Italian:rimanente, invariato, ...
- Spanish:restante, constante, ...
- Portuguese:restante, constante, ...
- Chinese:剩余的, 不变的, ...
- Japanese:残った, 変わらない, ...
- Arabic:مُتَبَقٍّ, ثابِت, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹתָר, יַצִּיב, ...
- Russian:оставшийся, неизменный, ...
- Ukrainian:залишковий, незмінний, ...
- Hindi:शेष, स्थिर, ...
Definition of remain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
stay unchangedstay in the same place or condition
- She decided to remain at home during the storm.
2.
continue existingcontinue to exist, especially after other similar things have ceased to exist
- Ancient ruins remain as a testament to the past.
3.
pendingRare be left to be done or decidedRare
- It remains to be seen if he will come.
Noun
1.
leftover partsparts left after something is gone or used
- The remains of the cake were eaten by the birds.
2.
medicaldead body or parts of a dead body
- The archaeologists found ancient human remains in the cave.
Expressions with remain
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stay in a place when others leave or move away
Two students asked to remain behind after class for a quick talk.
avoid drawing attention to oneself
He chose to remain in the background and let others take the lead.
not know about something
She remained in the dark about the surprise party.
not yet known or decided
The success of the project remains to be seen.
ignore or refuse to listen to advice or requests
He remained deaf to all their warnings.
continue without resolution
The case has remained in limbo for years.
continue to be safe or untroubled
Despite the storm, the ship remained in the clear.
stay informed about something
She asked to remain in the loop about the project updates.
continue to be involved in a situation
Despite the changes, she remained in the picture.
continue to be considered for a position
Despite the setback, she remains in the running for the promotion.
continue to receive public attention
The actor managed to remain in the spotlight for years.
stay uninvolved in an activity or event
She decided to remain on the sidelines during the debate.
stay loyal to a person or cause
She remained true to her best friend.
not named or identified on purpose
The author of the book, which shall remain nameless, was controversial.
person whose name is not revealed
The author, who shall remain nameless, wrote a bestseller.
continue to be free and not captured
The suspect remains at large despite the police search.
continue to be the center of attention
The actor managed to remain in the limelight for decades.
continue to participate in a competition
Despite the injury, he managed to remain in the game.
maintain a positive relationship
It's important to remain on good terms with your colleagues.
continue to be important or significant
Despite changes, his advice remains relevant.
stay inactive while still able to start working or changing later
The virus can remain dormant in the body for many years.
spoken things are easily forgotten, written things last long
Remember, spoken words fly away, written words remain.
continue to be in a low position
The cat remained down under the bed.
continue to be solid or stable
The structure will remain firm even during an earthquake.
Origin of remain
Old French, re- (again) + manere (to stay)
Examples of remain in a sentence
Despite the changes, the core values remain intact. Some traditions remain despite modernization. The old house remains after many renovations. Several issues remain to be addressed in the meeting. Only a few tasks remain before the project is complete. The remains of the old building were cleared away.
Archaeologists studied the remains of the ancient civilization. The museum displayed the remains of ancient animals. Forensic scientists examined the remains for clues.
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- French:rester, restes, ...
- German:bleiben, Überreste, ...
- Italian:rimanere, resti, ...
- Spanish:quedarse, restos, ...
- Portuguese:ficar, restos, ...
- Chinese:保持, 残余, ...
- Japanese:留まる, 残り, ...
- Arabic:بَقِيَ, بَقايا, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִישָּׁאֵר, שְׁאָרִיּוֹת, ...
- Russian:оставаться, остатки, ...
- Ukrainian:залишатися, залишки, ...
- Hindi:बने रहना, अवशेष, ...
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