STAY PUT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase stay put. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STAY PUT
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| stay | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted • a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) • (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • stay put (in a certain place) • dwell • continue in a place, position, or situation • remain behind • stop or halt • stay behind • hang on during a trial of endurance • stop a judicial process • fasten with stays • overcome or allay | ||||||||
| abide | verbv | |||||||
verb • dwell • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
| linger | verbv | |||||||
verb • remain present although waning or gradually dying • be about a place without any apparent purpose • leave slowly and hesitantly • take one's time; proceed slowly • to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time | ||||||||
| remain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • continue in a place, position, or situation • be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc. • stay behind | ||||||||
| settle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long wooden bench with a back verb • settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground • bring to an end; settle conclusively • settle conclusively; come to terms • take up residence and become established • come to terms • go under • become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style • become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet • establish or develop as a residence • come to rest • arrange or fix in the desired order • accept despite lack of complete satisfaction • end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement • dispose of; make a financial settlement • become clear by the sinking of particles • cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids) • sink down or precipitate • fix firmly • get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury • make final; put the last touches on; put into final form • form a community • come as if by falling | ||||||||
| stick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement consisting of a length of wood • a small thin branch of a tree • a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane • a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine • informal terms for the leg • a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball • a long thin implement resembling a length of wood • marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking • threat of a penalty verb • put, fix, force, or implant • stay put (in a certain place) • stick to firmly • be or become fixed • endure • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface • fasten with an adhesive material like glue • fasten with or as with pins or nails • fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something • pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument • pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
| stick around | verbv | |||||||
verb • be available or ready for a certain function or service • stay put (in a certain place) | ||||||||
