Stay

usgb/steɪ/
verb

To continue to be in a place for a period of time.

She's staying with her grandmother for the summer.
Visual representation of "stay" - To continue to be in a place for a period of time

Often appears as...

  • stay at home
  • stay in bed
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Temporary Situation

Used when someone is at a place for a limited time, often for a specific purpose.

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They decided to stay at a cozy cabin during their hiking trip.
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Not Travelling

Suggests not going to different places, but spending time in one location.

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We're choosing to stay local this vacation.
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