Stay example sentences

Related (14): remain, linger, lodge, reside, persist, continue, abide, dwell, sojourn, tarry, endure, leave, depart, go

"Stay" Example Sentences

  1. I can't stay much longer — I have to get back to work.
  2. She decided to stay in the city instead of moving back home.
  3. We're going to stay at my cousin's place for the weekend.
  4. The pain won't stay away no matter what I take.
  5. If you stay focused, you'll finish the project by Friday.
  6. He told me to stay calm, but honestly I was freaking out.
  7. They stay up way too late on their phones every night.
  8. You should stay hydrated when you're exercising in heat.
  9. My grandparents stay in a small town where nothing ever changes.
  10. I want to stay friends with you even after we break up.
  11. The weather forecast says the rain will stay through tomorrow.
  12. She's been trying to stay positive despite everything falling apart.
  13. We usually stay in a budget hotel when we travel.
  14. He couldn't stay silent about what he'd witnessed.
  15. If things stay this way, we're going to have serious problems.
  16. I need to stay organized or my life becomes total chaos.
  17. They asked us to stay for dinner, and we couldn't say no.
  18. The medication helps her stay awake during the day.
  19. You have to stay alert when you're driving in bad weather.
  20. I'm trying to stay out of other people's drama.
  21. He decided to stay and fight instead of running away.
  22. The kids stay with their dad on weekends.
  23. She's been trying to stay in touch with old friends.
  24. If you stay here long enough, you'll understand how things work.
  25. I can't stay angry at him for very long.
  26. They stay in constant contact through video calls.
  27. The question of whether to stay or leave haunted him.
  28. You need to stay true to yourself no matter what.
  29. We're going to stay at that little bed and breakfast we loved.
  30. He told his son to stay away from trouble.

Common Phrases

  1. stay in touch
  2. stay focused
  3. stay calm
  4. stay positive
  5. stay awake
  6. stay safe
  7. stay tuned
  8. stay put
  9. stay behind
  10. stay on track
  11. stay the course
  12. stay up late

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I stay at home on Sundays.
  2. She wants to stay with her mother.
A2
  1. We stay in a hotel when we travel to the city.
  2. He told me to stay here and wait for him.
B1
  1. If you stay focused on your goals, you'll eventually get there.
  2. She's been trying to stay positive even though things are difficult right now.
B2
  1. The longer you stay in denial about the problem, the worse it becomes.
  2. He realized that staying silent made him complicit in what was happening.
C1
  1. What struck her most was how effortlessly he managed to stay detached from the chaos unfolding around him.
  2. The tension between wanting to stay and needing to leave had become unbearable.
C2
  1. There's a particular kind of resilience required to stay grounded when everything you've built is crumbling.
  2. She understood, perhaps better than anyone, that staying true to one's principles often meant standing entirely alone.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My dog won't stay off the couch no matter how many times I tell him to get down.
  2. I'm planning to stay in tonight and just watch movies instead of going out.
💼 Workplace
  1. The boss asked everyone to stay late to finish the presentation for tomorrow's meeting.
  2. If you want to stay competitive in this industry, you have to keep learning new skills.
📊 Business
  1. The company's strategy is to stay ahead of competitors by investing heavily in innovation.
  2. We need to stay flexible with our pricing to respond to market changes quickly.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I'm trying to stay within my budget, but these sales keep tempting me.
  2. The store's policy is that you can stay in the fitting room for only fifteen minutes.
✈️ Travel
  1. We decided to stay an extra night because we were having such a good time.
  2. The travel guide recommended we stay in the old town rather than the newer resort area.
📚 Education
  1. The teacher told students to stay after class if they needed help with the assignment.
  2. My parents want me to stay in school, but I'm thinking about taking a gap year.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We promised to stay together no matter what, but life had other plans.
  2. He begged her to stay, but she'd already made up her mind to leave.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The government announced new restrictions to stay on top of the pandemic.
  2. Analysts say the president needs to stay focused on the economy if he wants reelection.
💻 Technology
  1. The app sends you notifications to help you stay connected with friends.
  2. You should stay updated on your software to avoid security vulnerabilities.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. Organizations must stay compliant with federal regulations regarding data protection.
  2. The research demonstrates that patients who stay engaged in treatment show better outcomes.

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