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stay1

 
pronunciation:
steI
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: stays, staying, stayed
definition 1: to spend time in a place.
She stayed at home for too long.
synonyms:
remain
similar words:
abide, live, loaf, run, settle, wait
definition 2: to continue spending time in a place or with a group.
Stay with us a few more minutes.
synonyms:
remain
antonyms:
go
similar words:
linger, loiter, visit
definition 3: to live for a short time.
We stayed in town for six months.
similar words:
abide, camp, dwell, live, lodge, remain, reside, room, run, visit
definition 4: to remain in a particular condition or state.
She stayed healthy.
synonyms:
remain
antonyms:
alter
similar words:
abide, continue, endure, hold, keep, last
definition 5: to remain for the period of.
She stayed five days at our house.
similar words:
loaf away
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a visit or short period of living.
Our stay in the city was short.
synonyms:
visit
similar words:
residence