remain
Translation
to remain, to stay, to be left
Examples
Only two cookies remain on the plate.
Only two cookies remain on the plate.
Please remain seated until the end.
Please remain seated until the end.
The problem remains a mystery.
The problem remains a mystery.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective/noun)) to continue to be (sth.) The problem remains a mystery.
((in a place)) to stay in the same place Please remain seated until the end.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stay, be left, continue
Etymology
From Old French 'remaindre', from Latin 'remanere' (to stay behind), from 're-' (back) + 'manere' (to stay).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main' part that 're'mains after everything else is gone.