Synonyms for

Stays

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

Definition

Stays means to remain in a particular place or position.

Synonyms & similar words

move continue hitch remain stick change stayon corset bide appease abide rideout outride persist stoppage quell stickaround detain stop lastout arrest rest girdle delay stay remains lives dwells resides settles abides pauses rests stops lingers waits endures continues persists survives perseveres

Synonyms by register

Formal

remains tarries lingers abides

Informal

hangs around sticks around chills holds on

Literary

sojourns tarries doth remain

Antonyms

departs leaves exits goes moves travels journeys

Common collocations

  • stays put
  • stays home
  • stays late
  • stays longer
  • stays in
  • stays out
  • stays true

Word family

noun stay
verb stay
adjective staying

Usage note

As a verb, 'stays' refers to remaining in a place or condition. As a noun, it can refer to a period of remaining or a type of undergarment.

Example sentences

  1. She stays with her grandparents during the summer.
  2. The cat stays on the windowsill all day.
  3. He stays up late to finish his homework.
  4. We always stay at the same hotel when we visit the beach.
  5. The snow will stay on the ground until it melts.

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