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remained

Pronunciation: [rɪˈmeɪnd]

Word

Context: "state of being"

(verb) to continue to be in the same place or situation. It means that something stays the same and does not change. If you remained in your seat during a show, it means you didn't get up.

Example

She remained calm even when the storm was loud.

Example

He did not remain at the party; he left early.

Example

Did you remain silent during the presentation?

Context: "continuing existence"

(verb) to still exist after other things may have changed or disappeared. For example, if only one cookie remained in the jar, it means all the others are gone.

Example

Only a few books remained on the shelf after the sale.

Example

There were no candies that remained after the party; they were all eaten.

Example

How many slices of pizza remained after dinner?

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