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REMAIN Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word remain. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word remain. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REMAIN

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stay
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• continuing or remaining in a place or state

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

• a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

• (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

verb

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• stay put (in a certain place)

• dwell

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• remain behind

• stop or halt

• stay behind

• hang on during a trial of endurance

• stop a judicial process

• fasten with stays

• overcome or allay

rest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

await
verbv
verb

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

bide
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• dwell

continue
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

endure
verbv
verb

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• face and withstand with courage

• continue to live and avoid dying

• undergo or be subjected to

• last and be usable

• persist for a specified period of time

• continue to exist

last
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last or lowest in an ordering or series

• a person's dying act; the final thing a person can do

• the time at which life ends; continuing until dead

• a unit of weight equal to 4,000 pounds

• a unit of capacity for grain equal to 80 bushels

• the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence

• holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes

adverb

• most recently

• the item at the end

adjective satellite

• immediately past

• occurring at or forming an end or termination

• most unlikely or unsuitable

• occurring at the time of death

• conclusive in a process or progression

• highest in extent or degree

• not to be altered or undone

• lowest in rank or importance

verb

• persist for a specified period of time

• continue to live and avoid dying

linger
verbv
verb

• remain present although waning or gradually dying

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• leave slowly and hesitantly

• take one's time; proceed slowly

• to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

persist
verbv
verb

• continue to exist

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• stay behind

tarry
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• having the characteristics of pitch or tar

verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• leave slowly and hesitantly

wait
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

verb

• stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

• wait before acting

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

stay on
verbv
verb

• continue in a place, position, or situation

Best Hypernyms For REMAIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for remain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
be abide continue endure hold last linger persist stay stick survive

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