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stay

Pronunciation: [/steɪ/]

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stay: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use stay in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “remain in one place”

(verb) to continue to be in a place, not leaving or moving away. Like when you stay at a friend's house for a sleepover and don't go home.

Example

I will stay at the park until you finish your picnic.

Example

I can't stay for the party; I have to go home early.

Example

Will you stay for dinner at our house?

Context: “lodging or accommodation”

(verb) to live or reside temporarily in a place. Like when you stay at a hotel for vacation.

Example

We will stay in a cozy cabin during our trip to the mountains.

Example

I don't want to stay in that hotel; it doesn't look safe.

Example

Where will you stay during your visit to the city?

Context: “length of time in a place”

(noun) a period of time spent in a place as a temporary resident. Like when you have a short stay at your grandma's house during the summer.

Example

Our stay at the beach house was relaxing and enjoyable.

Example

The short stay at the airport was exhausting after a long flight delay.

Example

How long is your stay in this city?

How to pronounce stay

Pronunciation: [/steɪ/]

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