Definitions and Examples of stay, remain, face
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To continue to be in a particular place or condition; not leave or move away.
Example
I decided to stay at home instead of going out with my friends.
To continue to exist or be left over after others or other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed.
Example
Only a few pieces of cake remain after the party.
To confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem.
Example
She had to face her fear of heights when she went bungee jumping.
Key Differences: stay vs remain vs face
- 1Stay implies remaining in a particular place or situation, while escape implies leaving that place or situation.
- 2Remain implies continuing to exist or be left over after others or other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed, while escape implies avoiding or getting away from something.
- 3Face implies confronting a difficult situation or problem, while escape implies avoiding or running away from it.
Effective Usage of stay, remain, face
- 1Travel: Use escape when talking about getting away from a place or situation.
- 2Daily Life: Use stay and remain when talking about staying in a particular place or situation.
- 3Problem Solving: Use face when talking about confronting a difficult situation or problem.
Remember this!
The antonyms of escape have distinct nuances. Stay and remain imply staying in a particular place or situation, while face implies confronting a difficult situation or problem. Use these words in different contexts to communicate effectively.
