stays
Prononciation : [steɪz]
Contexte : « remaining in place »
(verb) to continue to be in the same place or position. It's like when you don’t move somewhere else. If you stay at home, you are not going anywhere.
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She stays at home on weekends to relax and read.
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He doesn’t stay in one place; he loves to travel.
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Will you stay at the playground for a while?
Contexte : « continuing something »
(verb) to continue to have a certain condition or quality. It means you're still doing something or still in a certain state. If you stay happy, you're keeping your happiness.
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They stay positive even when things get tough.
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She didn't stay sad for long; she cheered up quickly.
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How can you stay focused during your studies?
Contexte : « social relationships »
(verb) to remain in a romantic relationship with someone. When you stay with someone, you choose to be together and keep that relationship going.
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They stay together through all their challenges.
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They decided not to stay together after all the arguments.
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Are you going to stay with him for a long time?
Contexte : « temporary stop »
(noun) a time when something does not move or happens in a specific place for a while. It’s like taking a break. When you take a stay at the hotel, you are living there for a short time.
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Our family enjoyed a two-week stay at the beach.
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This stay in the hospital was very uncomfortable for him.
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How long is your stay in the city?