To stay
Example: He stays at home because he feels tired
Definition
"To stay" means to remain in a particular place or state for a period of time without leaving. For example, when someone stays at home, they do not go out but continue to be present there.
Etymology
The verb "to stay" originates from Old French 'estayer', meaning 'to stand still' or 'to support'. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. Did you know that the word evolved from the physical act of standing still to the more general sense of remaining in one place or condition?
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"To stay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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