that remains to be seen
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/ðæt rɪˈmeɪnz tu bi ˈsiːn/
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A future outcome that is still unknown.
Examples
Whether the plan will succeed is still in question, that remains to be seen.
We can only guess now, that remains to be seen.
The impact of the new law is still unknown, that remains to be seen.
After the merger, the company's direction is unclear, that remains to be seen.
The effects of the medication will become clear later, that remains to be seen.
Similar words
time will tell
we'll have to wait and see
the outcome is uncertain
it's still unclear
it's yet to be determined
Meanings
Examples
We can only guess now, that remains to be seen.
The impact of the new law is still unknown, that remains to be seen.
Will the team win the championship? that remains to be seen.
After the merger, the company's direction is unclear, that remains to be seen.
The effects of the medication will become clear later, that remains to be seen.
Whether the plan will succeed is still in question, that remains to be seen.
Similar words
we'll have to wait and see
it's still unclear
the outcome is uncertain
time will tell
it's yet to be determined
FAQ
What does that remains to be seen mean?
It means a future outcome that is still unknown.
When should I use that remains to be seen?
Use it when you want to say that the result is not yet known.
Is that remains to be seen formal or informal?
It is a neutral, everyday phrase.
What are some synonyms for that remains to be seen?
Synonyms include “we’ll have to wait and see”, “it’s still unclear”, “the outcome is uncertain”, “time will tell”, and “it’s yet to be determined”.
How does that remains to be seen differ from “time will tell”?
Both express uncertainty, but that remains to be seen emphasizes the unknown outcome, while “time will tell” focuses on the passage of time.
Can that remains to be seen be used in writing?
Yes, it fits neutral, everyday writing.
What is the opposite of that remains to be seen?
The opposite would be a known outcome.
Does that remains to be seen refer to past events?
No, it refers to future outcomes that are still unknown.
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