remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
remained
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past participleof remain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof remain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
remainverb (used without object)to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
Example Sentences
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What remained unclear was exactly how the brain controls this process, particularly during non-REM sleep, the deep, restorative stage that typically dominates the earlier part of the night.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The changes were especially pronounced around the large nerve fibers that remained.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
In the summer, the BBC announced its Women's Super League highlights show would not return for the 2026-27 season, but insisted it remained "fully committed to women's football".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
A few cars and bicycles remained stranded in the parking lot.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The other barracks were dismissed, 28 remained in ranks, eyes front.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
