stay away

No — say "Please stay away from the wet paint.". the preposition 'from' is required when 'stay away' is followed by a noun object.

Definition

phrasal verb. to keep your distance from a person, place, or thing.

phrasal verb. to maintain physical or metaphorical distance from a specific entity; often used as a command or a warning to avoid contact.

simple

“You should stay away from the edge of the cliff.”

contextual

“The doctor told him to stay away from sugary snacks until his health improved.”

complex

“Investors were advised to stay away from the volatile market until the political situation stabilized.”

usually followed by the preposition 'from' when an object is mentioned.

contrast with 'keep away', which is often more forceful or implies a physical barrier; 'stay away' is a common choice for general avoidance advice.

Please stay away the wet paint.

Please stay away from the wet paint.

the preposition 'from' is required when 'stay away' is followed by a noun object.

Particles

away

Separability

inseparable

Pattern

stay + away (+ from + object)

avoidkeep clear ofshun

approachcome near