STAY


Meaning of STAY in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: ARREST 1, check, halt, interrupt, stall

Related Words: postpone, prorogue, put off

2 to continue to be in one place for a noticeable time FF1C; stayed late at the office FF1E;

Synonyms: abide, bide, linger, remain, stick around, tarry, wait

Related Words: dally, delay, dillydally, lag, procrastinate; hang around, loiter; outstay, stay out

Antonyms: go

3

Synonyms: VISIT 3, sojourn, stop (over), tarry

Related Words: bide, dwell, live

4

Synonyms: DEFER , adjourn, hold over, intermit, postpone, prorogue, put off, remit, shelve, suspend

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.