Word REMAIN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

remain

🇺🇸 [rɪˈmeɪn]

Meanings

To stay in a particular state or condition without change. Remain can also mean to continue being something after other things have changed or left. It implies persistence or consistency in a certain position or state.

Examples

• She remained calm despite the stressful situation.
• Only a few issues remain to be resolved before the project is complete.
• The old building remains a historical landmark.

Synonyms

stay • persist • continue

Antonyms

leave • depart • change