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Phonetic: "/steɪ/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.

Example: I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.

Definition: A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.

Example: The governor granted a stay of execution.

Definition: A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.

Example: stand at a stay

Definition: A fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence.

Definition: A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.

Definition: Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

Definition: Hindrance; let; check.

Phonetic: "/steɪ/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

Definition: To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

Definition: To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.

Definition: To restrain; withhold; check; stop.

Definition: To cause to cease; to put an end to.

Definition: To put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back.

Example: The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard.

Definition: To hold the attention of.

Definition: To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.

Definition: To wait for; await.

Definition: To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).

Definition: To rest; depend; rely.

Definition: To stop; come to a stand or standstill.

Definition: To come to an end; cease.

Example: That day the storm stayed.

Definition: To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.

Definition: To make a stand; to stand firm.

Definition: To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.

Example: That horse stays well.

Definition: To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.

Example: We stayed in Hawaii for a week.  I can only stay for an hour.

Definition: To wait; rest in patience or expectation.

Definition: (used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.

Definition: To continue to have a particular quality.

Example: Wear gloves so your hands stay warm.

Definition: To live; reside

Example: Hey, where do you stay at?