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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