# staying

/ˈsteɪɪŋ/ (US) · /stˈeɪɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/staying
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. remaining in a place

verb · CEFR A1

spending time in a place or not leaving.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. continuing a state

verb · CEFR B1

continuing to be in a certain condition, like being healthy or calm.

For teachers: 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.

### 3. a visit

noun · CEFR B2 · Formal

the act of visiting or living in a place for a short time.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- I am staying at a hotel near the beach.
- We are staying at my aunt's house while our kitchen is being renovated this week.
- Despite the sudden change in market conditions, the investors are staying calm and keeping their capital in the current funds.

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