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remain

US /rɪˈmeɪn/

verb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

stay the same; remain in a certain state

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Only a few tickets remain for tomorrow's evening performance.

Word Family

NounNoun
remainder remnant
VerbVerb
remain gốc remainder
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • staycontinuing or remaining in a place or state
  • continuecontinue a certain state, condition, or activity
  • persistcontinue to exist

Collocations

  • Easy remain silent
    to remain silent, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
  • Medium remain competitive in the domestic market
    to remain competitive in the domestic market, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
  • Hard remain vigilant against emerging cybersecurity threats
    to remain vigilant against emerging cybersecurity threats, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
  • Very Hard remain in full force and effect until amended
    to remain in full force and effect until amended, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state

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