remain
Translation
to be left, to stay, to continue to be
Examples
Only two minutes remain in the game.
Only two minutes remain in the game.
Please remain seated until the bus stops.
Please remain seated until the bus stops.
He remained silent after the question.
He remained silent after the question.
Grammar Patterns
remain + <adjective/noun> (to continue to be sth.) He remained silent after the question.
remain + <in/at a place> (to stay somewhere) Please remain in your seats.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stay, be left, continue; Antonyms: leave, depart
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'manere' (to stay). Literally 'to stay back'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main' part that 're-mains' or stays behind.