[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/remain/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [R](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/r/) / remain # remain verb (remain, remains, remained, remaining); noun (remains) «remain» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To remain is to stay or still be there after other things have gone or been used: two cakes remain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#m1) 2. To remain is to stay in the same place or state: remain seated. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#m2) 3. Remains are what is left of something, such as old bones or ruins. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#m3) ### In the lessons what is still there after some things are taken away, used or lost («How many remain?» = like «left», usually subtract); in maths the «remainder» is what is left after dividing (13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1); in safety «remain calm», «remain in your seat»; in science remains of dinosaurs (fossils) ### Examples - Take 16 away from 17. How many remain? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x1) - Sam had 20 cookies and ate 6. How many cookies remain? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x2) - 9 birds remain on the fence after 4 fly away. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x3) - How many seats remain empty? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x4) - Please remain in your seats until the bus stops. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x5) - In a fire drill, remain calm and walk outside. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x6) - Only a few leaves remain on the tree. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x7) - Scientists found the remains of a dinosaur. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x8) - The merchant's daughter remained with them. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/#x9) ### Note «How many remain» asks for the count after the losses, like «left»: usually subtract. Trap: if the remaining count is given, the question may ask for the start, so add back. Related: «remainder» (the amount left over after dividing), «remaining». ## In Jewish tradition what is still there after some things are taken away, used or lost («How many remain?» = like «left», usually subtract); in maths the «remainder» is what is left after dividing (13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1); in safety «remain calm», «remain in your seat»; in science remains of dinosaurs (fossils) ### Examples - And thou shalt give the money wherewith they that remain over of them are redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons.' (Torah NUM.3.48, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x1) - And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee. (Torah DEU.19.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x2) - So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him remaining; and they possessed his land. (Torah NUM.21.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x3) - Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard. (Prophets JER.37.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x4) - Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain in their dens. (Writings JOB.37.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x5) - All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives apart. (Prophets ZEC.12.14, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/#x6) ### Note «How many remain» asks for the count after the losses, like «left»: usually subtract. Trap: if the remaining count is given, the question may ask for the start, so add back. Related: «remainder» (the amount left over after dividing), «remaining». ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «remain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/remain/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«remain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/remain.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «remain» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/remain/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«remain» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/remain.html) on Mova free.