stay
To remain in a particular place and not leave. It also means to continue to be in a specific state or condition for a period of time.
예시
3 / 5I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.
I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.
Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.
Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.
Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!
Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'S' in 'Stay' as standing for 'Still'. If you stay, you are still there.
빠른 퀴즈
I am going to ______ at a hotel during my holiday.
정답!
정답은: stay
예시
I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.
everydayI usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.
Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.
formalPlease stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.
Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!
informalCan you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!
The participants were asked to stay focused throughout the research study.
academicThe participants were asked to stay focused throughout the research study.
To succeed, we must stay ahead of our competitors in the tech industry.
businessTo succeed, we must stay ahead of our competitors in the tech industry.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
stay in touch
To maintain communication with someone.
stay out of trouble
To avoid doing things that cause problems.
stay tuned
To keep watching or listening for more information.
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Live' is for a permanent home, while 'stay' usually refers to a temporary period (like a hotel).
'Leave' is the opposite action of 'stay'.
사용 참고사항
When used with adjectives, 'stay' describes continuing in a state (e.g., stay warm). When used with locations, it often uses prepositions like 'at' or 'in'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'stay to home' instead of the correct forms: 'stay home' or 'stay at home'.
암기 팁
Think of the 'S' in 'Stay' as standing for 'Still'. If you stay, you are still there.
어원
Derived from the Old French 'estayer', which meant to prop up or support, eventually evolving to mean remaining firm or in place.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cultures, 'staying for dinner' is a common social invitation that implies a level of friendship and hospitality.
빠른 퀴즈
I am going to ______ at a hotel during my holiday.
정답!
정답은: stay
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
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tropical
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trader
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indoor
A1Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.
threshold
A1A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.
tribute
A1A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.
elder
A1Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.
russian
A1Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.
southeastern
A1Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.
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