stay (Meaning)
stay (n)
continuing or remaining in a place or state
the state of inactivity following an interruption
a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
stay (v)
stay the same; remain in a certain state
stay put (in a certain place)
dwell
continue in a place, position, or situation
remain behind
stop or halt
stay behind
hang on during a trial of endurance
stop a judicial process
fasten with stays
overcome or allay
Synonyms & Antonyms of stay
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stay Sentence Examples
- I plan to stay home this weekend and relax.
- The tourists decided to stay at the quaint inn for the night.
- Can you please stay with the dog while I'm away?
- The hikers decided to stay on the trail despite the rain.
- She wants to stay in her hometown and never leave.
- The family decided to stay at the beach for their vacation.
- The doctor advised her to stay in bed for a few days.
- The teacher asked the students to stay quiet during the test.
- The old man decided to stay in his favorite armchair for the afternoon.
- The protesters vowed to stay until their demands were met.
FAQs About the word stay
continuing or remaining in a place or state, the state of inactivity following an interruption, a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or
wait,remain, abide, dwell, stick around,hang around, loiter, hang on, linger,tarry
shove (off), depart, cut out, pull out, leave, escape, quit, bail, push on, go off
I plan to stay home this weekend and relax.
The tourists decided to stay at the quaint inn for the night.
Can you please stay with the dog while I'm away?
The hikers decided to stay on the trail despite the rain.
