Stays

/steΙͺz/

The meaning and definition of Stays, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.
    β€œThat horse stays well.”
  2. To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
    β€œWe stayed in Hawaii for a week.  I can only stay for an hour.”
noun
  1. 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.
    β€œThe engineer insisted on using stays for the scaffolding.”
  2. A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
Synonyms endure resist cancel cease discontinue halt

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