Synonyms for Remain & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "remain"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like continue, persist, rest can replace "remain" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Remain" in song lyrics
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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
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