留まる — meaning in English

English meaning

• keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
• remain verb To stay in the same place, condition, or state without changing.
• stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
• stop verb To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.

Senses

留まる is used for these senses in English:

• keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
• remain To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
• stop (intransitive) To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

keep — full definition

1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

remain — full definition

1. verb To stay in the same place, condition, or state without changing.
2. verb To be left over after everything else has been used, removed, or dealt with.

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