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remain

To remain is to be left over, to continue to exist or to stay behind after others have gone. (verb)

  1. When all of the candy has been eaten except for one piece, this is an example of a time when one piece remains.
  2. When a single room is left after a fire burns down the rest of the building, this is an example of a time when one room remains.
  3. When everyone goes on vacation but you, this is an example of a time when you remain behind.

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