Remain vs Wait

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Remain

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1

Wait

Häufiger ChunkA1verb
 RemainWait
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmeɪn/","/rɪˈmeɪnz/","/rɪˈmeɪnd/","/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmeɪn/","/rɪˈmeɪnz/","/rɪˈmeɪnd/","/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/
BedeutungTo stay in the same place or condition.To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens.
BeispielPlease remain silent during the presentation.Please wait for your turn in the queue.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Häufiger Chunk
CEFR-NiveauB1A1
Wortartverb
Kollokationenremain calm, remain silent, remain in place, remain unchanged, remain focuseda while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time, a while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time
Antonymeleave, depart, exitrush, hurry, act
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'stay' - 'remain' feels slightly more formal., Used incorrectly in passive constructions., Misplaced in sentences where a continuous tense is needed.'Wait' is sometimes confused with 'waive', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'wait' without the preposition 'for' when necessary., Using 'wait' inappropriately in formal writing, where 'await' is preferred.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'remain' in both written and spoken English. It's suitable for formal contexts, like reports or discussions, but also works in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in casual slang as it sounds too formal.Often used when someone is expecting another person or event. Can be informal when telling someone to be patient (e.g., 'Wait a minute'). Less formal in casual conversations. In formal contexts, alternatives like 'await' may be more appropriate.

Häufige Fragen: Remain vs Wait

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Remain und Wait?

Remain: To stay in the same place or condition. Wait: To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Remain und Wait?

Remain ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Remain und Wait auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Remain: B1, Wait: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Remain: Please remain silent during the presentation. Wait: Please wait for your turn in the queue.

Kann ich Remain und Wait austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Remain und Wait sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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