remain
US /rɪˈmeɪn/
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
Synonyms
- staycontinuing or remaining in a place or state
- continuecontinue a certain state, condition, or activity
- persistcontinue to exist
Collocations
- Easy remain silentto remain silent, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
- Medium remain competitive in the domestic marketto remain competitive in the domestic market, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
- Hard remain vigilant against emerging cybersecurity threatsto 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 amendedto remain in full force and effect until amended, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
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