nounπShareContinuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn."I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii."timeplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment."The governor granted a stay of execution."lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress."stand at a stay"actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence."The building's stays ensured its stability even during the earthquake. "conditionstatesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA station or fixed anchorage for vessels."The old harbor used strong stays to keep the fishing boats secure during the storm. "nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRestraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety."Showing great stays, Sarah carefully considered her next move before arguing with her sister. "mindcharacterphilosophymoralattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHindrance; let; check."The unexpected traffic jam was a significant stays to our reaching the airport on time. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady."The sturdy wooden frame stays the old barn roof, preventing it from collapsing. "structurebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time."A quick snack stays my hunger until dinner. "aidphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder."The heavy traffic stays my arrival at the meeting, making me late. "actiontimeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; withhold; check; stop."The police officer stays the crowd from crossing the street until the parade passes. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to cease; to put an end to."The judge stays the execution until new evidence is reviewed. "actioneventChat 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 exciting plot of the book stays with me long after I finish reading it. "entertainmentcommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist."Despite the heavy rain, the old bridge stays strong. "abilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for; await."The dog stays by the door, waiting for his owner to come home. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.)."She stays after school to help her teacher. "timeeventactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest; depend; rely."My sister stays with her grandmother during the school holidays. "actionstateconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; come to a stand or standstill."The car suddenly stays when the light turns red. "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."She stays at the library until 6 pm to finish her homework. "timeplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a stand; to stand firm."Even though the other children left the playground, my son stays near the swings, waiting for his turn. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."sportraceachievementChat 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 dog stays by the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "timeactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance."The junior doctor stays upon the lead surgeon, carefully observing and assisting during the complex operation. "servicejobactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."qualitybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"placepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prop; a support."The small wooden box acts as a stay for the fragile vase. "structurebuildingChat 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?"wearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) A corset."The museum displayed a collection of antique dresses, including one with intricately embroidered stays. "wearbodystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.""She used safety stays to keep the loose straps of her backpack from dangling." "wearitemthingChat 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 sailor carefully inspected the stays connecting the mast to the deck, ensuring they were taut and secure before setting sail. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat 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."technicalarchitecturenauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe transverse piece in a chain-cable link."The engineer inspected the chain, focusing on the stays within each link to ensure they hadn't weakened under stress. "nauticalparttechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brace or support with a stay or stays"stay a mast"technicalnauticalbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays."The sailor stays the mast to prevent it from falling sideways in the strong wind. "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 sailboat stays to catch the wind on the other side of the lake. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA corset."The seamstress carefully reinforced the stays in the historical dress to ensure it maintained its shape. "wearbodystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading