stayed

word · lemma: stay

/ˈsteɪd/
stayd
/stˈeɪd/
stayd

Definition

Past tense of 'stay'. It means remained in a place or condition, or lived somewhere for a short time such as in a hotel or at someone’s home.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with places ('stayed home', 'stayed at a hotel') and with adjectives or conditions ('stayed calm', 'stayed the same'). 'Stay' is different from 'live': 'stay' is usually temporary. Common patterns: 'stay up', 'stay in', 'stay with someone'.

Spanish: quedarse - alojarsePortuguese (BR): ficar - hospedar-sePortuguese (PT): ficar - alojar-seChinese (Simplified): 停留 - 待着 - 住宿Chinese (Traditional): 停留 - 待著 - 住宿Hindi: रुका - ठहरा - ठहरा रहाArabic: بقي - أقامBengali: থাকলাম - অবস্থান করলামRussian: остался - пребывалJapanese: 滞在した - いたVietnamese: đã ở lại - đã lưu lại - đã giữ nguyênKorean: 머물렀다 - 지냈다Turkish: kaldı - konakladıUrdu: رہا - ٹھہراIndonesian: tinggal - menetap (sementara)

Example Sentences

She stayed calm during the test.

basic

I stayed home yesterday because I was sick.

basic

We stayed at a small hotel near the beach.

basic

I stayed up too late last night and now I'm exhausted.

natural

Thanks for letting me stay with you for a few days.

natural

The price stayed the same, so we bought it right away.

natural