All Definitions for Stay
Below are all the dictionary definitions of stay:
1To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time
2Sojourn
3Abide.
4To continue to have a particular quality.
5To prop
6Support
7Sustain
8Hold up
9Steady.
10To support from sinking
11To sustain with strength
12To satisfy in part or for the time.
13To stop or delay something.
14To stop
15Ain
16Keep back
17Delay
18Hinder.
19To restrain
20Withhold
21Check
22Stop.
23To cause to cease
24To put an end to.
25To put off
26Defer
27Postpone
28Delay
29Keep back.
30To hold the attention of.
31To make a stand
32To stand firm.
33To hold out, as in a race or contest
34Last or persevere to the end
35To show staying power.
36To live
37Reside.
38Continuance or a period of time spent in a place
39Abode for an indefinite time.
40A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
41A fixed state
42Fixedness
43Stability
44Permanence.
45A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.
46Restraint of passion
47Prudence
48Moderation
49Caution
50Steadiness
51Sobriety.
52A prop
53A support.
54A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing.
55A corset.
56A strong rope or wire supporting a mast, and leading from one masthead down to some other, or other part of the vessel.
57A guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element.
58The transverse piece in a chain-cable link.
59To brace or support with a stay or stays
60To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
61To tack
62Put on the other tack.
63To change
64Tack
65Go about
66Be in stays, as a ship.
67Steep
68Ascending.
69(of a roof) Steeply pitched.
70Difficult to negotiate
71Ot easy to access
72Sheer.
73Stiff
74Upright
75Unbending
76Reserved
77Haughty
78Proud.
79Steeply.
80To bear up under
81To endure
82To hold out against
83To resist.
84To wait for
85Await.
86To remain for the purpose of
87To stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
88To rest
89Depend
90Rely.
91To stop
92Come to a stand or standstill.
93To come to an end
94Cease.
95To dwell
96Linger
97Tarry
98Wait.
99To wait
100Rest in patience or expectation.
101To wait as an attendant
102Give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
103A stop
104A halt
105A break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
106Hindrance
107Let
108Check.
109A fastening for a garment
110A hook
111A clasp
112Anything to hang another thing on.
113A surname.
About rhymes for stay
Finding the right rhyme for stay helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time", stay has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Convey is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Display works well in formal or poetic contexts. Dismay is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for stay, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.