Stays
/steΙͺz/
The meaning and definition of Stays, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.
βThat horse stays well.β
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To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
βWe stayed in Hawaii for a week.β I can only stay for an hour.β
noun
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A 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.
βThe engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding.β
- A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
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Synonyms
endure resist cancel cease discontinue halt
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