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How to pronounce remain
Say it like this: /ɹɪˈmeɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does remain mean?
nounThat which is left; relic; remainder.
That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.
Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.
verbTo stay after others or other parts have been removed or otherwise disappeared.
“After three rounds of interviews, only 5 candidates remained.”
To be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
“If you divide 20 apples between three people, each gets six and two remain.”
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
“Promise me you will always remain my good little girl.”
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