Stay ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stay ( verb )

1. To stop or cease movement or action.
2. To remain in a certain place or position.
3. To live or reside temporarily in a place.
4. To continue to be in a particular state or condition.
5. To postpone or delay something.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'staien' which means 'to stop, remain in place'.

Examples:

1. She stayed in bed all day.
2. He stayed in the car while she ran into the store.
3. They stayed in the hotel for three nights.
4. The company stayed in business for many years.
5. They stayed the execution for a week.

(As a noun)

Stay ( noun )

1. To stop or cease movement or action.
2. To remain in a certain place or position.
3. To live or reside temporarily in a place.
4. To continue to be in a particular state or condition.
5. To postpone or delay something.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'staien' which means 'to stop, remain in place'.

Examples:

1. She stayed in bed all day.
2. He stayed in the car while she ran into the store.
3. They stayed in the hotel for three nights.
4. The company stayed in business for many years.
5. They stayed the execution for a week.