stayed
Translation
stayed, remained
Examples
We stayed at a nice hotel.
We stayed at a nice hotel.
He stayed calm during the test.
He stayed calm during the test.
Grammar Patterns
((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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remain, wait, linger; Antonyms: leave, go, depart
Etymology
From Old French 'ester' (to stand, stay), from Latin 'stare' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Imagine telling a dog to 'Stay!' and it remains in one spot.