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to stay in a place or condition without moving or changing
She decided to remain in her hometown after graduation.
She chose not to move away and stayed in her hometown.
The mystery of the lost city remains unsolved.
The mystery has not been solved and still exists.
Often used to describe something that continues to exist or stay in place over time.
to continue to exist or be valid
The law remains in effect despite public opposition.
The law is still active and being enforced.
His love for her remains strong after all these years.
His feelings of love have not diminished over time.
Can refer to emotions, laws, or other abstract concepts that persist.
'Remain' is often followed by 'in', 'on', or 'with' to specify location or condition.
Can refer to both physical objects and abstract concepts like feelings or laws.
The meaning can vary based on whether it's used for physical objects or abstract concepts.
From Middle English 'remainen', from Old French 'remaindre', from Latin 'remanere' (to stay behind), from 're-' (back) + 'manere' (to stay).
Can be used in both transitive and intransitive forms. Often followed by prepositions like 'in', 'on', or 'with'.