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STAYING

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There are 16 meanings of the word Staying.

How to pronounce staying:

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Staying - as a noun

Continuing or remaining in a place or state

Example: "They had a nice stay in paris"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of inactivity following an interruption

Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrest6check16halt7hitch13stop6stoppage13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inaction10inactiveness17inactivity18
Hyponyms (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)
decree9edict8fiat7order6rescript12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
brace9bracing12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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)
remain8rest4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
change12

Stay put (in a certain place)

Example: "We are staying in detroit; we are not moving to cincinnati"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stay putstick11stick around
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
move9

Dwell

Example: "You can stay with me while you are in town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abide8bide7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue10remain8stay7stay on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Continue in a place, position, or situation

Example: "After graduation, she stayed on in cambridge as a student adviser"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10remain8stay on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remain behind

Example: "I had to stay at home and watch the children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
depart9

Stop or halt

Example: "Please stay the bloodshed!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delay9detain7

Stay behind

Example: "The smell stayed in the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persist9remain8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hang on during a trial of endurance

Example: "Ride out the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
last outoutride8ride out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop a judicial process

Example: "The judge stayed the execution order"

Fasten with stays

Overcome or allay

Example: "Quell my hunger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appease11quell14

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."
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Word Game Points

Is STAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
STAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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