Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Staying.
How to pronounce staying:
US
Staying - as a noun
Continuing or remaining in a place or state
Example: "They had a nice stay in paris"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman actionhuman activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcheckhalthitchstopstoppageHypernyms (Closely Related)
inactioninactivenessinactivityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
Example: "The supreme court has the power to stay an injunction pending an appeal to the whole court"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreeedictfiatorderrescriptHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
Staying - as a verb
Stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remainrestHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
changeStay put (in a certain place)
Example: "We are staying in detroit; we are not moving to cincinnati"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stay putstickstick aroundAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
moveDwell
Example: "You can stay with me while you are in town"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abidebideHypernyms (Closely Related)
continueremainstaystay onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continue in a place, position, or situation
Example: "After graduation, she stayed on in cambridge as a student adviser"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continueremainstay onHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remain behind
Example: "I had to stay at home and watch the children"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
departStay behind
Example: "The smell stayed in the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persistremainHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hang on during a trial of endurance
Example: "Ride out the storm"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
last outoutrideride outHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop a judicial process
Example: "The judge stayed the execution order"
Fasten with stays
Example Sentences
"I enjoy staying active by participating in various sports."
"The staying power of the new paint is impressive; it hasn't chipped or faded at all."
"My boss offered me a staying bonus to encourage me to remain with the company."
"The hotel offers comfortable staying accommodations with luxurious amenities."
"She is a staying guest at the resort and has access to all the facilities."
Word Game Points
Is STAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is STAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is STAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
