Word Image
plural: stays
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: the action of halting; the state of being stopped; a stopping of a procedure by court or executive order; a residence or visit in a place; a strong rope or wire used to steady or brace something; something that serves as a prop; a thin firm strip (plastic) used for stiffening a garment (a corset) or part (a shirt collar)
verb: to stop going forward; to continue in a place or condition; to take up residence; to bring to a stop; to provide support for; to fasten (as a smokestack) with stays
Word Family
stayed
staying
stayer
staysail
mainstay
outstay
overstay
Sentences
We’ll stay for a while longer and see if anyone shows up.
My friend is coming for a brief stay next week.
The court decided to stay the trial until all evidence had been processed.
These beams are used to stay the bridge while it is undergoing repairs.
Stay here while I get our tickets at the door.
We will stay inside this pavilion until it stops raining.
In earlier times, corsets had stays to help shape and support the woman’s figure.
They stayed the whole weekend with us.
John is staying overnight at the hotel.
The local police helped to quickly stay any violence that happened.
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