Definition of: remain

(ri·mān′) v.i.
1. To stay or be left behind after the removal, departure, or destruction of other persons or things.
2. To continue in one place, condition, or character: He remained in office.
3. To be left as something to be done, dealt with, etc.: It remains to be proved.
4. To endure or last; abide. See synonyms under ABIDE, PERSIST, STAND. [<OF remaindre <L remanere <re- back + manere stay, remain]