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Meaning of the word stays in English

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stays

Verb

1.

remain in the same place.

Example:
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you stay here and I'll be back soon
2.

remain in a specified state or position.

Example:
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her ability to stay calm
Synonym:
stay behindstay putwaitlingerstickcontinuehold onhang onlodgerestdelaypausestophang aboutbidetarryremainkeep
Synonym:
leave

Noun

1.

a period of staying somewhere, in particular of living somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest.

Example:
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an overnight stay at a luxury hotel
Synonym:
visitstopstop-offstopoverbreakrestholidayminibreakvacationsojourn
2.

a curb or check.

Example:
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there is likely to be a good public library as a stay against boredom
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staystay onstay instay on top ofstay upstay in shapestay away