Synonyms for stay

Other words for “stay”, grouped by meaning.

We found 23 synonyms for “stay”. The most common are arrest, check, halt, hitch, stop.

noun the state of inactivity following an interruption

verb stay the same; remain in a certain state

Oppositeschange

verb stay put (in a certain place)

Oppositesmove

verb dwell

verb continue in a place, position, or situation

verb remain behind

Oppositesdepart

verb stop or halt

verb stay behind

verb hang on during a trial of endurance

verb overcome or allay

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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