remains



remain to be seen

To not yet be clear, certain, or known. We can see for ourselves the disaster's immediate impact, but the long-term environmental effects remain to be seen. Of course, it remains to be seen whether the president's popularity on other issues will carry over into this more controversial endeavor.
See also: remain, seen

remain in touch

To maintain contact with another person, especially at intervals so as to stay up to date with each other's lives. My old high school friends and I tried remaining in touch after we graduated, but we all started drifting apart once college got underway. Now, make sure you remain in touch, OK? I want to hear all about your time in Paris!
See also: remain, touch

remain in touch

(with someone or something) Go to keep in touch (with someone or something).
See also: remain, touch

it remains to be seen

it is still unclear It remains to be seen whether the heating system is really fixed or will have to be replaced.
See also: remains, seen

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÉMiliene-meel-YAWNFrench
Diannedee-AHN (French), die-AN (English)French, English
Yasamin-Persian
Ofir-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Kiaran-English (Rare)
LinoLEE-no (Italian, Spanish), LEE-naw (Galician)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Galician