rɪˈmeɪn v.intr. 1 be left
over after others or
other parts
have been removed or used or
dealt with. 2 be in
the same place or
condition during further time;
continue to
exist or stay; be left
behind (remained at
home; it will remain cold). 3 (foll. by compl.) continue to be (remained
calm;
remains President). [ME f. OF remainstressed stem of remanoir or f. OF remaindre ult. f. L remanere (as
RE-, manere stay)]