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Stay

steɪ
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
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оставаться, сдерживаться, пребывать, стабилизироваться, задерживать

Stay meanings in Russian

оставаться

Example:
I will stay at home tonight.
Я останусь дома сегодня вечером.
Please stay here while I get the car.
Пожалуйста, оставайся здесь, пока я заберу машину.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to remaining in a place or not leaving.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations.

сдерживаться

Example:
I couldn't stay my anger during the meeting.
Я не мог сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.
She tried to stay her laughter.
Она пыталась сдержать смех.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when talking about controlling emotions or reactions.
Note: Often used in more emotional or expressive contexts.

пребывать

Example:
They stayed in the hotel for a week.
Они пребывали в отеле в течение недели.
We will stay in touch.
Мы будем пребывать на связи.
Usage: formalContext: Used in literary or formal contexts to mean remaining in a state or condition.
Note: Less common in everyday speech.

стабилизироваться

Example:
The situation will stay the same for now.
Ситуация останется прежней на данный момент.
Prices are expected to stay low.
Ожидается, что цены останутся низкими.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions regarding stability or consistency.
Note: Common in economic or technical discussions.

задерживать

Example:
The bus will stay a few minutes longer.
Автобус задержится на несколько минут.
We need to stay the meeting until everyone arrives.
Нам нужно задержать встречу, пока все не приедут.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to delaying or prolonging something.
Note: Often used in scheduling or planning contexts.

Stay's synonyms

remain

To continue to be in the same place or condition.
Example: I will remain here until you come back.
Note: Similar to 'stay,' but 'remain' often implies a sense of persistence or continuation.

linger

To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.
Example: She lingered at the party, not wanting to leave.
Note: While 'stay' implies a general sense of remaining, 'linger' suggests a delay or hesitation in leaving.

reside

To live in a particular place.
Example: They reside in a small town in the countryside.
Note: Unlike 'stay,' 'reside' often implies a more permanent or long-term living arrangement.

dwell

To live in a place or in a particular way.
Example: The memories of her childhood dwell in her mind.
Note: Similar to 'reside,' 'dwell' suggests a more settled or deeply ingrained presence.

Stay expressions, common phrases

stay in touch

To maintain communication with someone, to not lose contact.
Example: Even though we live in different countries, we always make an effort to stay in touch.
Note: The original word 'stay' refers to remaining in a specific place, while this phrase refers to maintaining communication.

stay calm

To remain composed and not become agitated or panicked.
Example: In stressful situations, it's important to stay calm and think rationally.
Note: The original word 'stay' implies remaining in a place, while this phrase refers to maintaining a state of calmness.

stay on track

To continue following a planned course of action or to remain focused on a goal.
Example: To achieve your goals, it's essential to stay on track and not get distracted.
Note: The original word 'stay' denotes remaining in a place, whereas this phrase refers to maintaining a specific course or focus.

stay up

To remain awake or not go to bed at the usual time.
Example: I had to stay up late to finish my project before the deadline.
Note: The original word 'stay' typically means remaining in a place, while this phrase refers to remaining awake.

stay the course

To continue with a plan or decision despite difficulties or opposition.
Example: Despite the challenges, it's important to stay the course and not give up on your dreams.
Note: The original word 'stay' implies remaining in one place, while this phrase refers to persevering in a course of action.

stay at home

To remain in one's own residence rather than going out or traveling.
Example: Due to the bad weather, we decided to stay at home and watch movies.
Note: The original word 'stay' refers to remaining in a specific location, while this phrase specifies staying in one's home.

stay positive

To remain optimistic or hopeful despite difficulties or setbacks.
Example: Even in challenging times, it's important to stay positive and maintain a hopeful outlook.
Note: The original word 'stay' typically means remaining in a place, while this phrase refers to maintaining a positive mindset.

Stay everyday (slang) expressions

Staycation

A staycation is a vacation spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.
Example: I can't afford a trip abroad, so I'm planning a staycation this summer.
Note: The term 'staycation' combines 'stay' and 'vacation,' creating a new word that emphasizes staying in one's current location rather than traveling.

Stay tuned

The expression 'stay tuned' tells someone to keep watching, listening, or paying attention for more information.
Example: Stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming event.
Note: The phrase indicates a continuation or further development, asking for attention to be maintained.

Stay frosty

To 'stay frosty' means to stay alert, vigilant, or cautious in a situation.
Example: We need to stay frosty and be prepared for any unexpected situations.
Note: The term 'frosty' adds emphasis to staying cool-headed yet attentive in potentially challenging circumstances.

Stay - Examples

Stay here until I come back.
Оставайся здесь, пока я не вернусь.
I usually stay at my friend's house when I visit this city.
Я обычно останавливаюсь у друга, когда посещаю этот город.
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
Пожалуйста, держись подальше от края утеса.

Stay grammar

Stay - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: stay
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): stays
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): stay
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): stayed, staid
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): stayed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): staying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): stays, staves
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): stay
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): stay
Syllables, Separation and Stress
stay Contains 1 syllables: stay
Phonetic transcription: ˈstā
stay , ˈstā (The red syllable is stressed)

Stay - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
stay: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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