nounπShareContinuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn."I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."timeplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment."The governor granted a stay of execution."lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress."stand at a stay"actiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence."The stay of the new student at the school was short; they only attended for a few weeks. "conditionstatesituationqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA station or fixed anchorage for vessels."The fishing boat anchored at the harbor's designated stay. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRestraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety."Showing great stay, she avoided arguments with her classmates. "mindcharactermoralphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHindrance; let; check."The stay in the project's budget prevented us from buying the new software. "actionlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady."The strong pillars stay the weight of the entire building. "physicstechnicalbuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time."The extra tutoring sessions helped stay her failing grades in math. "aidphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder."The heavy rain stayed the children from playing outside. "actiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; withhold; check; stop."To keep her anger from exploding, she had to stay her tongue. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to cease; to put an end to."The teacher stayed the disruptive behavior. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back."The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."timeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold the attention of."The captivating story about space travel stayed the children's attention throughout the entire presentation. "mindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist."Despite the difficult exam, Sarah stayed focused and finished the test. ""Despite the heavy workload, she stayed focused on her studies. "actionabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for; await."We will stay for the school bus. "actiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.)."My family will stay for dinner tonight. "eventactionplacetimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest; depend; rely."During the exam, students must stay focused and rely on their preparation. "actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; come to a stand or standstill."The car stayed at the red light for several minutes. "positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come to an end; cease."That day the storm stayed."timeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dwell; linger; tarry; wait."My grandmother stayed at the library for a long time to research her family history. "placeactiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a stand; to stand firm."The protesters stayed firm in their demand for better school lunches. "actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."sportraceachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide."We stayed in Hawaii for a week.β I can only stay for an hour."placetimeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait; rest in patience or expectation."Please stay for a few minutes; I need to talk to you. "actiontimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance."The royal butler stayed on duty at the king's door. "ritualservicejobactionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."qualityconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"placebeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prop; a support."The chair's wobbly legs needed a stay to prevent it from collapsing. "technicalstructurebuildingnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing."Where are the stays for my collar?"materialwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) A corset."My grandmother wore her favorite stays to the family reunion. "appearancewearbodystyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on."The jacket has a strong metal stay to hold the collar in place. "wearitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel."The ship's main stay was damaged during the storm, requiring immediate repair. "nauticalsailingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element."The engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding."architecturenauticaltechnicalbuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe transverse piece in a chain-cable link."The chain-link fence has a strong stay to prevent the links from bending. "nauticaltechnicalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brace or support with a stay or stays"stay a mast"structurenauticalbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays."The sailboat's mast stayed slightly to the right during the strong wind. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tack; put on the other tack."to stay ship"nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship."The sailboat had to stay close to the shore because the wind changed direction. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSteep; ascending."The hiking trail was quite stay, requiring a steady climb upward. "geographynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a roof) Steeply pitched."The roof of the old barn had a stay pitch, making it very difficult to climb. "architectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDifficult to negotiate; not easy to access; sheer."The mountain path was very stay, making it difficult for hikers to reach the summit. "areageographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStiff; upright; unbending; reserved; haughty; proud."The teacher's stay posture during the presentation suggested a formal, somewhat haughty attitude. "characterattitudeappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareSteeply."The mountain road stayed steep for miles. "directionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading