Stay: meaning, definitions and examples

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stay

[ steɪ ]

^{Context #1}

in a place

to continue to be in a particular place and not leave

Synonyms

linger, remain, reside

Examples of usage

We decided to stay in London for a few more days.
I'll stay at home and wait for your call.

^{Context #2}

in a relationship

to continue to be in a place, job, relationship, etc., for a period of time

Synonyms

endure, persist, remain

Examples of usage

I decided to stay with my current employer despite the offer from another company.
They have stayed together through thick and thin.

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accommodation

a period of time spent in a place

Synonyms

sojourn, stopover, visit

Examples of usage

We had a lovely stay at the beach resort.
The hotel offers a comfortable stay for its guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "stay" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ficar

🇮🇳 रहना

🇩🇪 bleiben

🇮🇩 tinggal

🇺🇦 залишатися

🇵🇱 zostać

🇯🇵 滞在する (taizai suru)

🇫🇷 rester

🇪🇸 quedarse

🇹🇷 kalmak

🇰🇷 머무르다 (meomureuda)

🇸🇦 البقاء (al-baqā')

🇨🇿 zůstat

🇸🇰 zostať

🇨🇳 待 (dài)

🇸🇮 ostati

🇮🇸 vera kyrr

🇰🇿 қалу

🇬🇪 დარჩენა (darchena)

🇦🇿 qalmaq

🇲🇽 quedarse

Word origin

The word 'stay' has its origins in Old French 'estai' meaning 'position, condition'. It has been used in English since the 13th century with various meanings related to remaining in a place or continuing in a certain state. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of contexts including staying in a place, relationship, or situation.