staying >> steɪ
Definition: [verb] remain in the same place.
Example: you stay here and I'll be back soon
Definition: [verb] remain in a specified state or position.
Example: her ability to stay calm
Definition: [verb] (of a person) live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest.
Example: the girls had gone to stay with friends
Definition: [verb] stop, delay, or prevent (something), in particular suspend or postpone (judicial proceedings) or refrain from pressing (charges).
Example: there are some cases the Crown feels so serious they don't want to stay the charges
Definition: [verb] support or prop up.
Example: it did not matter to you whether the building was stayed up or not?