Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To stay in a place or condition without leaving or changing.
Remain
/rɪˈmeɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Somebody must go to look for the remains, at least.The mother remained motionless.Victoria, remaining behind, was thinking about Romeo and Juliet.
Etymology:
From Middle English remainen, derived from Old French remaindre, itself from Latin remanere, meaning to stay behind.
Usage Statistics:
195 mentions per 1 million words 
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