Remain Definition
remain
verb
- stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
- continue in a place, position, or situation; "After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser"; "Stay with me, please"; "despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year"; "She continued as deputy mayor for another year"
- be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.; "There remains the question of who pulled the trigger"; "Carter remains the only President in recent history under whose Presidency the U.S. did not fight a war"
- stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"
"Remain" in song lyrics
See how remain is used in real songs:
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"Cracking tags in the badge off of those that remain"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled, Karma, Trademarc — Warlords -
"What particles remain?"
Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed -
"I'm dropping into the main frame, to be a stain and remain"
Afu-Ra — Dynamite
Words that rhyme with remain
Usage tips for "remain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "remain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for remain to find words that pair well.