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

To remain is to stay or still be there after other things have gone or been used: two cakes remain. tree →
To remain is to stay in the same place or state: remain seated. tree →
Remains are what is left of something, such as old bones or ruins. tree →

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 →
Sam had 20 cookies and ate 6. How many cookies remain? tree →
9 birds remain on the fence after 4 fly away. tree →
How many seats remain empty? tree →
Please remain in your seats until the bus stops. tree →
In a fire drill, remain calm and walk outside. tree →
Only a few leaves remain on the tree. tree →
Scientists found the remains of a dinosaur. tree →
The merchant's daughter remained with them. tree →

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

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 →
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 →
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 →
Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard. (Prophets JER.37.21, JPS 1917) tree →
Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain in their dens. (Writings JOB.37.8, JPS 1917) tree →
All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives apart. (Prophets ZEC.12.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

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