Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Remain.
How to pronounce remain:
US
Remain - as a verb
Stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rest4stay7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continue in a place, position, or situation
Example: "After graduation, she stayed on in cambridge as a student adviser"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10stay7stay onHypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.
Example: "There remains the question of who pulled the trigger"
Remain - as a noun
(chiefly in the plural) that which is left; relic; remainder.
(in the plural) that which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.
Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.
State of remaining; stay.
Example Sentences
"The remains of the ancient civilization were discovered by archaeologists."
"She was buried beside the remains of her beloved husband."
"The remains of the fallen soldiers were brought back home with honor."
"The remains of the old castle are still visible on top of the hill."
"After the fire, only the charred remains of the building were left."
Word Game Points
Is REMAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, remain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REMAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is REMAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, remain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREMAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is REMAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, remain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREMAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
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