stay
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /steɪ/US /steɪ/
Meaning
noun
a period of staying; a visit
“I enjoyed my stay in Prague.”
verb
to continue to be in a particular place for a period of time without moving away
“+ adv./prep., Stay there and don't move!”
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