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Meaning of staying
The primary meaning of "staying" is to remain in a place or position.
Etymology of staying
The word "staying" comes from the Old English word "stigan", which means "to climb" or "to ascend", and the Old English word "stægan", which means "to stay" or "to remain"
The word "staying" has been used in the English language since the 9th century, and has evolved to include various meanings and connotations
Synonyms
remaining
staying put
lingering
waiting
pausing
stopping
resting
sojourning
tarrying
dwelling
residing
abiding
enduring
persevering
continuing
staying on
hanging on
holding on
clinging
adhering
staying behind
staying back
lingering on
staying over
overnighting
stopping over
loitering
dawdling
delaying
protracting
prolonging
persisting
staying in
staying indoors
staying at home
Definitions
- To remain in a place or position, rather than moving away or leaving
- * To continue to be in a particular state or condition
- * To remain as a guest in someone's home
Usage Examples
- I'm staying in town for the weekend to attend a concert
- * She's staying at home to take care of her sick child
- * They're staying in a hotel while they're on vacation
Antonyms
leaving
departing
going
moving
exiting
quitting
abandoning
deserting
fleeing
escaping
retreating
withdrawing
retracting
receding
ebbing
flowing
going away
moving away
moving out
relocating
emigrating
migrating
traveling
journeying
wandering
roaming
straying