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stayed

The correct spelling is stayed.

How to pronounce stayed

/steːd/
verb

IPA: /steːd/

Say it like: Sta-yed

The correct spelling is stayed. To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady. For example: "The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."

Usage Examples

The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard.

That day the storm stayed.

That horse stays well.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
  2. 2.To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
  3. 3.To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
  4. 4.To restrain; withhold; check; stop.
  5. 5.To cause to cease; to put an end to.

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