Remain meaning in English

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Definition

to remain (calm): to stay, to keep, to continue to be (calm) verb
I remain at your disposal. You can ask me at any time to help you.
Each day remains the same. There is never any change; things always stay the same.
There are only two seats remaining for this show. Yesterday there were three but now there are only two seats left.

UK: The door is all that remains of my house after the explosion.
US: There are only two seats remaining for this show.

Examples

  • "I'm here to mediate the meeting, to make sure that we all remain calm and composed."
  • "His original fragrances are one of the reasons that Delavigne perfumes remain popular year after year."
  • "At least we're supposed to... but anyway I'll see to it that the suggestions remain anonymous."
  • "Swiss passport holders can remain neutral."
  • "Rugby fan : I can't put my finger on it exactly, but the sport itself remains loyal to its gentlemanly roots."
  • "30% (remaining balance) to be paid within 30 days of acknowledgement of receipt."
  • "In fact, all except one of you voted for "Casual Dress Day" to remain on Fridays."
  • "Only three candidates remain, and although I can no longer remember what job these people are applying for, they must be very good at something to make it to this stage, which is very encouraging."
  • "Perfumes remain at the core of the Delavigne Corporation's product base."
  • "Oh, there's just one important thing: anyone who writes a suggestion or a request has the right to remain anonymous."
  • "Although the notoriety of the local food movement is increasing, even lending such buzzwords as "food patriotism" (strong belief in sustainable local food chains) and "locavore" (one who eats only local products) to the lexicon, some remain unconvinced that the local food movement is all it's cracked up to be."
  • "Ahead of the vote on June 1st, 2020, the two remaining candidates, Brits Edward Moon and Brian Jones, will clash on the big issues: cheese, the environment and the Eurovision song contest."
  • "It protects all parties, and allows all of you to remain partners with people you know and trust."
  • "You have the right to remain silent."
  • "Luna : First, I have to inform you of your legal right to remain silent, or to respond in writing to this meeting once it is over."
  • "Now, I have to inform you of your legal right to remain silent, or to respond in writing to this meeting once it is over."
  • "In my humble opinion, all of these radical crazies need to take a giant chill pill, but since I am supposed to remain somewhat objective, I will try to find some middle ground."
  • "Philip : Before completing my mission, I have but one remaining task... to take a look at the contents of said microfiche!"
  • "As for nap time, I'm afraid I remain unconvinced of its efficacy."
  • "This date will remain burned into my mind as the day British smokers lost their freedom;"

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