Staying: meaning, definitions and examples

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staying

[ steɪɪŋ ]

Verb

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continuing to be

Staying refers to the act of remaining in a particular place or situation. It implies not leaving or moving away from a specified location. This can pertain to physical presence, such as staying in a hotel or staying at a friend's house, or it can refer to maintaining an emotional or mental state, such as staying calm under pressure. The term often suggests a sense of commitment or longer duration, as opposed to a temporary visit.

Synonyms

lingering, persisting, remaining, residing.

Examples of usage

I am staying at my friend's house for the weekend.
She decided to stay calm during the argument.
We are staying here for the duration of the conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "staying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanecendo

🇮🇳 रुकना

🇩🇪 verweilen

🇮🇩 tinggal

🇺🇦 зупинка

🇵🇱 zatrzymywanie się

🇯🇵 滞在する

🇫🇷 rester

🇪🇸 quedarse

🇹🇷 kalmak

🇰🇷 머무는 것

🇸🇦 البقاء

🇨🇿 setrvávání

🇸🇰 zostávanie

🇨🇳 停留

🇸🇮 bivanje

🇮🇸 dvalar

🇰🇿 тұру

🇬🇪 დარჩენა

🇦🇿 qalmaq

🇲🇽 quedarse

Etymology

The verb 'stay' comes from the Old French 'estayer', which meant 'to support' or 'to keep in place.' This word can be traced further back to the Latin 'stare', meaning 'to stand.' The evolution of the term has transitioned through various stages in the English language, including Middle English 'steyen', before settling into its modern form. The sense of maintaining a position or remaining in an area has been central to its meaning throughout its history. Over centuries, the word has been used in various contexts, reflecting both physical presence and metaphorical applications such as staying true to one's beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,716 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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