Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To remain in a place, position, or condition without moving away or changing.
Stay
/steɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
So I'm staying right here until a doctor comes.'
I stayed late that night because Gatsby wanted me to.
"The rhythm number stays in," the director answered.
Etymology:
The word stay has its roots in Old English stæġ meaning place or station. It evolved through Middle English to its current form while retaining its fundamental meaning.
Usage Statistics:
277 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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