Word STAY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

stay

🇺🇸 [steɪ]

Meanings

To remain in a particular place or condition for a period of time. It can also mean to continue without changing or to pause an action temporarily. Staying can refer to either physical or metaphorical presence.

Examples

• We decided to stay at the hotel for another night.
• You should stay calm in stressful situations.
• He chose to stay in the city for the summer.

Synonyms

remain • linger • reside

Antonyms

leave • depart • exit