verb

stayed

stayed, remained

We stayed at a nice hotel.

We stayed at a nice hotel.

He stayed calm during the test.

He stayed calm during the test.

((at/in a place)) to remain at a location We stayed at a nice hotel.

((adjective)) to continue in a state He stayed calm during the test.

((with sb.)) to live with someone temporarily I stayed with my friend last night.

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

From Old French 'ester' (to stand, stay), from Latin 'stare' (to stand).

Imagine telling a dog to 'Stay!' and it remains in one spot.

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