Akademik

stay

1. verb /steɪ/

a) To remain in a particular place.

We stayed in Hawaii for a week.

b) To continue to have a particular quality.

I can only stay for an hour.

2. noun /steɪ/

a) A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.

The governor granted a stay of execution.

b) A period of time spent in a place.

I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.

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