stay

/stˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈsteɪ/

[verb] [noun]

to stay

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to not move or leave

synonyms : stay put

stick

stick around

antonyms : move

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

synonyms : abide

bide

visit

to keep being in the same state or situation

synonyms : remain

rest

antonyms : change

(with reference to judicial proceedings or charges) to prevent, stop, or postpone something

Stay

[NOUN]

the short period of time when one is staying somewhere

(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

the state of inactivity following an interruption

synonyms : arrest

Examples

1. The store stays open late on Thursdays.

2. The TV stays on all day in their house.

3. The club stays open until the early hours of the morning.

4. Stay in touch with your customers via Internet.

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