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Meaning of remained
The primary meaning of the word "remained" is to stay in the same place or condition.
Etymology of remained
The word "remained" comes from the Old French word "remainer", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "manere" (meaning "to stay" or "to remain")
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe something or someone that stays in the same place or condition
Synonyms
stayed
persisted
continued
lasted
endured
survived
existed
remained
stayed
lingered
waited
tarried
delayed
hesitated
paused
stopped
halted
stood
kept
retained
maintained
preserved
conserved
stayed put
stayed on
held on
clung to
adhered to
stayed behind
stayed back
remained behind
lingered on
hung on
stayed in
stayed at
continued to be
kept on
went on
persisted in
stayed with
remained with
stayed in touch
kept in touch
Definitions
- To stay in the same place or condition, or to continue to exist or be valid
- * To be left or left behind, either intentionally or unintentionally
Usage Examples
- The company remained in business despite financial difficulties
- * She remained calm and composed during the emergency
- * The ancient city remained hidden for centuries until its discovery
Antonyms
left
departed
went
moved
disappeared
vanished
ceased
stopped
ended
terminated
abandoned
deserted
quit
resigned
relinquished
surrendered
gave up
let go
released
dropped
removed
eliminated
erased
deleted