Opposite of past tense for to happen, transpire, or take place
“Despite being so young, he was actually able to remain calm despite the danger.”
Opposite of past tense for to be transformed into
“Harry said he would remain a police officer despite the pleas of his family to quit after sustaining heavy injuries in the line of duty.”
Opposite of past tense for to move, usually over long distances
“After much deliberation, Nelly and her family decided to remain in their country.”
(of a place or location) Opposite of past tense for to go or get away from
“Stay where you are, and I will come and get you!”
Opposite of past tense for to move rapidly or suddenly from a constrained position
“The lever is supposed to bounce back after two seconds but it would remain in the activated position for the entirety of the process.”
Opposite of past tense for to impose inaction of work in order to force an employer to agree to demands
“Statistics show that well-paid employees tend to remain in their jobs longer.”
Opposite of past tense for to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He wasn't particularly ambitious and was happy to remain in his current position at the company.”
Opposite of past tense for to change one's place of residence or work
“I don't understand why we have to uproot ourselves when we can just stay here.”
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