stay

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/steɪ/]

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Senses

1. stay (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.

Example: We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour.

2. stay (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To continue to have a particular quality.

Example: Wear gloves so your hands stay warm.

3. stay (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

Example: Lord Mayor of London. See, where he stands between two clergymen!
Duke of Buckingham. Two props of virtue for a Christian prince,
To stay him from the fall of vanity:

4. stay (noun) — sense 4

Definition: Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.

Example: I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.

5. stay (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.

Example: The governor granted a stay of execution.

6. stay (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.

Example: stand at a stay

Structure of the word

Roots:

steh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: steh₂

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