Word
staying
Phoneticsstay·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsteɪɪŋ/
UK/stˈeɪɪŋ/
Definitions
01remaining in a place
A1 · Beginner
v. spending time in a place or not leaving.
v. the continuous aspect of remaining in a specific location or position.
“We are staying at a small hotel near the beach this week.”
“While staying in the capital, the delegation visited several historical sites to better understand the local culture.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'at' for buildings or 'in' for cities.
02continuing a state
B1 · Intermediate
v. continuing to be in a certain condition, like being healthy or calm.
v. maintaining a specific state, condition, or quality over a period of time.
“Staying healthy requires regular exercise and a good diet.”
“Staying competitive in the modern market requires constant innovation and a willingness to adapt to new technologies.”
Usage
Often followed by an adjective describing the state.
Antonyms
03a visit
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of visiting or living in a place for a short time.
n. the act of spending a period of time in a place as a guest or visitor.
“The guest thanked the host for the wonderful staying at their home.”
“The prolonged staying of the troops in the border region caused significant diplomatic tension between the two nations.”
Usage
Less common than the noun 'stay'; often replaced by 'stay' in modern English.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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