verb

stayed

Translation

remained, resided temporarily, continued to be

I stayed at my friend's house.

The shops stayed open late.

The stores stayed open late.

He stayed behind to help.

((at/in a place)) to remain in a location. We decided to stay at home.

((adjective)) to remain in a particular state. Please stay calm.

((with sb.)) to live with someone temporarily. I'm staying with my aunt for a week.

Synonyms: remain, wait, linger, reside; Antonyms: leave, depart, go.

From Old French 'estai-', stem of 'ester' (to stay, stand), from Latin 'stare' (to stand).

Think of the command for a dog, 'Stay!', meaning 'do not move from this spot'.