stayed (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /steɪd/
Definition
To remain in a particular place or condition for a period of time.
Examples
She stayed at home all day because she was feeling unwell.
We stayed up late talking about our future plans.
The hotel was so comfortable that we decided to extend our stay.
How to Use stayed
- stay in (prepositional phrase)
- To remain indoors. — "It's raining, so we'll have to stay in tonight."
- stay out (prepositional phrase)
- To remain outdoors or away from home. — "The children were told to stay out of the garden after dark."
- stay with (prepositional phrase)
- To remain in the company of someone or at a place. — "Can I stay with you for a few days?"
- stay alive (collocation)
- To continue to live. — "The rescue team worked hard to help the injured climber stay alive."
- stay safe (collocation)
- To remain unharmed or protected. — "Remember to stay safe when you are traveling."
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