Basic Details
Word: Remain
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To continue to exist or stay in the same place.
Synonyms: Stay, continue, linger
Antonyms: Leave, depart
Idioms and Phrases
- Remain to be seen: Used to indicate something is uncertain and will be revealed later. Example: "Whether she wins the competition or not remains to be seen."
- All that remains: Referring to what is left or what is important after other things have been taken away or dealt with. Example: "After the storm, all that remains is a clean and bright sky."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Even after the party ended, a few friends decided to remain and help clean up.
Example 2: Despite the heavy rain, the old tree remained standing in the garden.
Example 3: After a long day, I would like to remain quiet and read my book.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "remain" comes from the Latin word "remanere," which means "to stay behind"? It emphasises the idea of staying in one place or condition.
Famous Quote
"The only thing that will remain is the happiness you have created." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "remain" mean?
a) To leave a place
b) To continue to exist or stay
c) To move to another location
d) To disappear
Answer: b) To continue to exist or stay
2. Which of these is a synonym of "remain"?
a) Move
b) Depart
c) Stay
d) Leave
Answer: c) Stay
3. What is an antonym of "remain"?
a) Continue
b) Linger
c) Leave
d) Stay
Answer: c) Leave
4. Which sentence uses "remain" correctly?
a) I want to remain at home during the holidays.
b) The cat decided to remain jumped on the table.
c) They remain their seats after the show started.
d) She remain the last piece of cake.
Answer: a) I want to remain at home during the holidays.
5. What does "all that remains" mean?
a) Everything is gone
b) What is left after something is completed
c) More than needed
d) To find something new
Answer: b) What is left after something is completed
