Be and Remain

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Be

Be verb - To occupy a place or location.
Usage example: we'll be there waiting for you
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Remain is a synonym for be in exist topic. In some cases you can use "Remain" instead a verb "Be".

Remain

Remain verb - Continue in a place, position, or situation.
Usage example: despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
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Be is a synonym for remain. You can use "Be" instead a verb "Remain".
Nearby Words: remainder, remaining

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ability be ability remain ability
character be character remain character
people be people remain people
thanks be thanks remain thanks
Other words: place, time, way, world, money, game, damage, years, whatever, gender, enemies.
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