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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 behind stay put wait linger stick continue hold on hang on lodge rest delay pause stop hang about bide tarry remain keep
Antonym:
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:
visit stop stop-off stopover break rest holiday minibreak vacation sojourn
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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Related Word:
stay stay on stay in stay on top of stay up stay away stay out