remain

verb B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To remain means to stay in the same place or condition without changing.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "remain" with "stay," but "remain" often implies a more permanent state.

Example Sentences

Please remain here until I come back .

Please remain seated until the bus comes to a stop .

They do not remain friends after the argument .

Will you remain here until the meeting is over ?

Word in Context

After the rain stopped , Anna decided to remain in the small coffee shop and read her book . The window had drops on it and she could hear people talking softly outside . She drank a hot tea and turned the pages slowly , enjoying the quiet . When the sun came out , she felt calm and knew she could leave soon .

Common Phrases

remain calm remain silent remain in touch

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