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- [ri-meyn]
- /rɪˈmeɪn/
- /rɪˈmeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-meyn]
- /rɪˈmeɪn/
Definitions of remained word
- verb without object remained to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace. 1
- verb without object remained to stay behind or in the same place: to remain at home; I'll remain here when you go to the airport. 1
- verb without object remained to be left after the removal, loss, destruction, etc., of all else: The front wall is all that remains of the fort. 1
- verb without object remained to be left to be done, told, shown, etc.: Only the dishwashing remains. 1
- verb without object remained to be reserved or in store. 1
- noun remained Usually, remains. something that remains or is left. 1
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Origin of remained
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English remainen < Anglo-French remain-, stressed stem of Middle French remanoir < Latin remanēre, equivalent to re- re- + manēre to stay; see manor
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Parts of speech for Remained
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
remained popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
remained usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remained
verb remained
- beetled — Projecting over.
- clave — one of a pair of hardwood sticks struck together to make a hollow sound, esp to mark the beat of Latin-American dance music
- dwelt — a simple past tense and past participle of dwell.
- existed — Simple past tense and past participle of exist.
- hovered — to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hovered over the building.
Antonyms for remained
verb remained
- abdicated — Simple past tense and past participle of abdicate.
- absconded — Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.
- alternated — Simple past tense and past participle of alternate.
- autoclaved — Simple past tense and past participle of autoclave.
- aviated — Simple past tense and past participle of aviate.
Top questions with remained
- after the congress of vienna what countries remained the same?
- what african nation remained independent of european rule?
- which countries remained under soviet control after world war 2?
- what two countries remained undefeated by napoleon?
- which european nations remained neutral during ww2?
- colonist who remained loyal to britain?
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