🇬🇧🇨🇳 stay - 留下来 : English Lesson
verb
Meaning of "stay" ("留下来"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
"Stay" means to keep being in the same place and not go away. When you stay somewhere, you do not leave or walk off. You remain where you are, or you continue in the same situation. For example, you can stay at home, stay at a friend’s house, stay in your seat, or stay calm during a thunderstorm. The word is about not moving away or not changing where you are or what you are doing.
Mom said I had to stay at the table until I ate my peas, so I’m probably still there in the year 3099.
Grandma’s cookies never stay in the jar long, because my hands keep “checking” if they’re still there.
My pet rock likes to stay exactly where I put it, which makes it the easiest pet to babysit ever.
The superhero told me to stay behind him, but I hid behind the couch just to be extra safe.
I wanted to stay in bed, but my alarm clock screamed in beep language until I surrendered.
Anna holds her small dog at the door. She says, "Please stay." She lets the dog go, but the dog does not move. People shout, the dog hears, but the dog will not go. Anna says, "stay, stay, stay" and sits in the wet street. The dog will stay. When rain stops, Anna smiles and hugs the dog.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A1 Beginner
This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.
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