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retain vs. maintain vs. remain what's the difference between this words? for example, some concerns still maintain? Thanks.
Jun 27, 2016 9:02 AM
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Hello Michael, Retain and maintain are more synonymous, both meaning 'keep smth.' Remain means 'to be left'. So in your example, some concerns REMAIN.
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