Synonyms for

Stay

Verb / steɪ / Another word for stay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remain in one place or position

Synonyms & similar words

move continue hitch remain stick change stayon bide appease abide rideout outride persist stoppage quell stickaround detain stop lastout arrest rest delay depart stayput halt remain linger wait abide endure persist stop rest continue stand tarry reside dwell sojourn live delay survive

Synonyms by register

Formal

remain reside abide tarry

Informal

hang out chill stick around wait up

Literary

linger sojourn bide

Antonyms

leave depart go exit move proceed advance

Common collocations

  • stay put
  • stay home
  • stay safe
  • stay tuned
  • stay in touch
  • stay awake
  • stay alive
  • stay calm

Word family

noun stay
verb stay
adjective staying

Usage note

The verb 'stay' can be used transitively or intransitively. As a noun, it refers to a period of time spent in a place.

Example sentences

  1. I need to stay focused on my work.
  2. Can you stay still for a minute?
  3. We are going to stay with our friends for the weekend.
  4. I'm going to stay up late tonight.
  5. I hope you stay safe on your trip.

Quotes

  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

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