stay

stay · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) To remain in the same place or position.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To continue to be in a specified state.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest.

  4. 4.

    (noun) A period of staying somewhere.

  5. 5.

    (noun) A support or prop for something.

Related words

Antonyms: depart, go, leave
See also: leave, remain, visit
Synonyms: continue, linger, remain, reside

Etymology

From Old French estai ("a support, prop"), from estayer ("to prop up, support"), of Germanic origin, related to stand. The meaning evolved from "to support" to "to stop" to "to remain in place."