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staying
STAY-ihng
Staying (noun) means a period of remaining in or visiting a place. Example: “Our staying in that little seaside hotel was the best part of the holiday.”
noun
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A period of remaining in or visiting a place.
"Our staying in that little seaside hotel was the best part of the holiday."
"Her staying overnight meant the guest room finally got some use."
"Their staying with us over Christmas was a real treat."
How to use staying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just the -ing form of "stay" — remaining somewhere, as in "staying power" or "staying with friends."
Common pairings
staying power
staying overnight
staying in touch
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What does “staying” mean?
The word “staying” means a period of remaining in or visiting a place. In plain terms, usually just the -ing form of "stay" — remaining somewhere, as in "staying power" or "staying with friends.".
How do you pronounce “staying”?
“Staying” is pronounced STAY-ihng (/ˈsteɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “staying” in a sentence?
Here is “staying” used in a sentence: “Their staying with us over Christmas was a real treat.”
What part of speech is “staying”?
“Staying” is a noun.
Is “staying” a common word?
“Staying” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between staying and stay?
They are closely linked. Stay is the common noun for a period spent in a place — a three-night stay. Staying expresses the same idea as the ongoing act of remaining there. In practice, stay is used more often as a plain noun, while staying emphasizes the continuing action of not leaving.
What is an example of staying?
Staying with friends for the weekend, or staying at a hotel during a conference, both describe a period of remaining in a place. You might talk about the cost of staying somewhere overnight, or how much you enjoyed staying by the coast. It refers to the time spent visiting or lodging.
What is the opposite of staying?
The opposite is leaving or going — departing from a place rather than remaining in it. Where staying means continuing to be somewhere, its antonyms include departing, moving on, and setting off. To end a stay is to leave the place where you had been remaining.
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