Dictionary
stay
Meaning
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- To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
- To continue to have a particular quality.
- To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
- To stop or delay something.
- To stop or delay something.
- To stop or delay something.
- To stop or delay something.
- To hold the attention of.
- (obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.
- (obsolete) To wait for; await.
- (obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
- (obsolete) To rest; depend; rely.
- (obsolete) To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
- To come to an end; cease.
- To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.
- To make a stand; to stand firm.
- To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end; to show staying power.
- (obsolete) To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
- (obsolete) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
- (colloquial) To live; reside
Pronounced as (IPA)
/steɪ/
Cognate with Latin
stāre
Cognate with German
Stag
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