Pronunciation

/steɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• A period of time spent at a particular place, often for rest or recreation. Example: They decided to stay at the beach for a week.
• The act of remaining or being present in a location. Example: She stayed up late to finish her project.
• A reservation or booking. Example: We have a room reserved for the guests.

Verb

• To remain in a place or maintain one’s position. Example: He stayed calm in the face of danger.
• To endure or tolerate something. Example: She stayed strong through her illness.
• To keep (a feeling, emotion, or situation) from changing or disappearing. Example: The memory stays with me forever.

Adjective

• Continual or persistent. Example: The rainy weather stayed for days.
• Remaining in place; stationary. Example: The statue stood still, staying perfectly upright.

Phrases

• “Stay put” means to remain in one place.
• “Stay on your toes” implies being alert and ready.
• “Stay in touch” is a request to maintain communication.

Example Sentences

• Noun: After a long journey, they finally reached their hotel where they planned to stay for a month.
• Verb: Despite the challenges, he stayed focused on his goal until the end.
• Adjective: The old house had a spooky feeling, as if it was staying with its past inhabitants.

Synonyms

• Remain
• linger
• dwell
• linger on
• abide
• retain
• persist