English · Common Verbs
stay
/steɪ/
[/steɪ/]
remain in place
Beginnerverb
Definition
To continue to be in a particular place or condition.
Example
Please stay here while I go and check whether the store is still open.
Please stay here while I go and check whether the store is still open.
Etymology
From Old French 'estai-', stem of 'ester' (to stand), from Latin 'stare' (to stand).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in both casual and formal speech for remaining somewhere or in a state.