verbπShareTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady."The strong wooden beams are staying the roof of the old house. "structureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time."A quick snack of crackers and cheese is staying her hunger until dinner. "aidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder."The unexpected rainstorm was staying our progress on the hike. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; withhold; check; stop."The police officer was staying the crowd from crossing the street until the parade passed. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to cease; to put an end to."The judge, staying the execution, ordered a new trial for the defendant. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back."The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold the attention of."The captivating story kept me staying up all night reading. "entertainmentmindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist."Despite the pressure from her boss, Maria is staying strong and refusing to work overtime every night. "actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for; await."The dog is staying by the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.)."We are staying after school for the soccer team tryouts. "actioneventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest; depend; rely."My success in the class is staying on good study habits. "actionstatesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; come to a stand or standstill."The dog was running, but then it saw a cat and came to a standstill, staying completely still. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come to an end; cease."That day the storm stayed."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dwell; linger; tarry; wait."We are staying at the hotel for three nights. "actiontimebeingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a stand; to stand firm."Despite the pressure to quit, the team is staying strong and finishing the project. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."sportraceactionachievementChat 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."placetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait; rest in patience or expectation."The doctor said I am staying at the hospital until my fever goes down. "attitudeactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance."The servant was staying on the queen, ready to assist with anything she needed. "servicejoborganizationhumanactionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."qualitybeingconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"placebeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brace or support with a stay or stays"stay a mast"structuretechnicalnauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays."The sailboat's mast was staying slightly to the left, pulled by the stays. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tack; put on the other tack."to stay ship"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship."The small sailboat was staying, shifting its sails and direction as it turned into the wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stay or visit."Her staying at the hotel for two weeks cost a fortune. "holidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading