Definition: To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling the word "remained," and it’s a tricky one, I know. The dictionary gives us quite a mouthful, doesn't it? Let’s break it down nice and slow. Essentially, “remained” means to stay – that’s the core of it! But how does it stay? It stays behind... like a last little soldier on the field. Let's look at those longer definitions: “To stay behind while others withdraw…” Imagine a group of friends leaving a party, and you’re the one still lingering – remained . “…to be left after others have been removed or destroyed.” Think of a castle with towers crumbling - only one tower remained . “...to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off.” If you start with ten cookies and eat three, how many are left ? They remained ! And finally: “…to be left as not included or comprised.” This one’s a little trickier. It means something is still there, but it's not part of the whole group – like a single apple in a basket of oranges. So, "remained" simply describes something that continues to exist after something else has changed or gone away. It's about persistence and what’s left . Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on? Don't be shy!