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/rɪmˈeɪnɪŋ/ /rimˈeɪnɪŋ/ Listen

verb

Remain v. t. To await; to be left to. (Archaic) "The easier conquest now remains thee."

Remain v. i. (past & past part. remained; pres. part. remaining)

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. "Gather up the fragments that remain." "Of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep." "That... remains to be proved."

To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last. "Remain a widow at thy father's house." "Childless thou art; childless remain."

Synonyms: To continue; stay; wait; tarry; rest; sojourn; dwell; abide; last; endure.

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Etymology of 'Remaining'

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