Definitions and Examples of stay, remain, stillness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To remain in one place or position; not move away.
Example
I decided to stay at home instead of going out with my friends.
To continue to exist or be present; not disappear or go away.
Example
The old building remains a landmark in the city, despite its age.
The absence of movement or sound; calmness or tranquility.
Example
The stillness of the forest was interrupted only by the occasional chirping of birds.
Key Differences: stay vs remain vs stillness
- 1Stay implies a decision to remain in one place or position.
- 2Remain suggests the continuation of existence or presence.
- 3Stillness refers to the absence of movement or sound.
Effective Usage of stay, remain, stillness
- 1Travel: Use stay to describe remaining in one place during a trip.
- 2Time: Use remain to describe the continuation of something over time.
- 3Nature: Use stillness to describe the peacefulness of natural surroundings.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of shift have distinct nuances: Stay implies a decision to remain in one place, remain suggests the continuation of existence or presence, and stillness refers to the absence of movement or sound. Use these words to describe travel, time, and nature.
