staying

Meaning

present participle and gerund of stay

being situated

being together

Frequency

Hyphenated as

stay‧ing

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsteɪ.ɪŋ/

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stay

1. To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
2. To continue to have a particular quality.
3. To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
4. To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
5. To stop or delay something.
6. To stop or delay something.
7. To stop or delay something.
8. To stop or delay something.
9. To hold the attention of.
10. (obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.
11. (obsolete) To wait for; await.
12. (obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
13. (obsolete) To rest; depend; rely.
14. (obsolete) To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
15. To come to an end; cease.
16. To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.
17. To make a stand; to stand firm.
18. To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end; to show staying power.
19. (obsolete) To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
20. (obsolete) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
21. (colloquial) To live; reside

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