Synonyms for

Remained

Verb / rɪˈmeɪnd / / ri:ˈmeɪnd / Another word for remained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to continue to be in the same state or condition

Synonyms & similar words

continue stay remain change rest stayon persist stay continue persist survive endure abide linger persevere survive stand

Synonyms by register

Formal

persisted endured continued lingered

Informal

stayed kept hung around

Literary

abode tarried

Antonyms

left departed went vanished disappeared moved progressed

Common collocations

  • remained unchanged
  • remained silent
  • remained to be seen
  • remained behind
  • remained loyal
  • remained in contact
  • remained the same

Word family

noun remainder
verb remain
adjective remaining

Usage note

Often used to indicate something that has not changed or has been left in a particular state. Be mindful of context to distinguish between staying in place and continuing to exist.

Example sentences

  1. The cake remained in the oven for 30 minutes.
  2. The sun remained hidden behind the clouds all day.
  3. The cat remained still, waiting for its prey.
  4. The flowers remained fresh for a week.
  5. The house remained empty for years until someone finally bought it.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. - Zig Ziglar

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