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remained

The correct spelling is remained.

How to pronounce remained

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/
verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

Say it like: Rem-ayn-ed

The correct spelling is remained. To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as… For example: "There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."

Usage Examples

There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry.

The light remained red for two full minutes.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
  2. 2.To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
  3. 3.To await; to be left to.
  4. 4.To continue in a state of being.

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