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The past tense form of 'remain' is remained. Example: He remained silent throughout the meeting. (He remained silent throughout the meeting.)
Definition of “remain”
- to continue to exist or be in the same state
- to stay in the same place or position
- to be left after others have gone or been taken away
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | remained |
| Past Continuous | remaining |
| Past Perfect | remained |
Example
He remained calm despite the chaos.
Example
They remained friends even after the disagreement.
Example
She was remaining patient while waiting for her turn.
Example
We were remaining hopeful for a positive outcome.
Example
By the time they arrived, he had remained at the office for several hours.
Example
She had remained committed to her goals throughout the journey.
