Synonyms for
Staying
Definition
remaining in a place or condition; not leaving or going away
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- staying put
- staying home
- staying late
- staying longer
- staying in
- staying out
- staying alive
- staying power
Word family
Usage note
The word 'staying' is the present participle of 'stay'. It often implies a continuation of a current state or location. Be mindful of context, as 'staying' can refer to physical presence or emotional endurance.
Example sentences
- I am staying with my best friend for a sleepover.
- The cat is staying under the bed.
- The plants are staying green with enough water.
- I am staying focused on my homework.
- The snow is staying on the ground because it is cold outside.
Quotes
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible. - Arthur C. Clarke
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. - Pele
If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write. - Martin Luther