stay
Translation
to stay, to remain, a stay, a visit
Examples
I will stay at a hotel.
I will stay at a hotel.
Please stay here with me.
Please stay here with me.
Stay calm and don't panic.
Stay calm and don't panic.
We enjoyed our stay in the city.
We enjoyed our stay in the city.
Grammar Patterns
stay ((at/in a place)) to remain in a place I decided to stay at home.
stay ((adjective)) to continue to be in a particular state You have to stay focused.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remain, wait, linger; Antonyms: leave, go, depart
Etymology
From Old French 'ester', from Latin 'stare' meaning 'to stand'. It shares a root with 'stand'.
Memory Tips
Imagine telling a dog to 'stay!' – to remain in one spot.