stay in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Remain at home rather than going out
Why “in”? A person remains in a place or activity instead of leaving it. This can mean home, work, sleep, or a difficult effort.
“We stayed in last night.”
“They stayed in and watched a film.”
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Stay in means remain at home rather than going out. Stay out means remain outside or away from a place or situation.
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stay out
A contrast learners often mix up
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
be in
Same in pattern: at home
Be present at home or at work
hang in
Same in pattern: at home
Stay determined despite difficulties
live in
Same in pattern: at home
Live at the place where you work
sleep in
Same in pattern: at home
Sleep later than usual in the morning
turn in
Same in pattern: at home
Go to bed for the night; Give work or an item to the person responsible for it
stay ahead
Same base verb: stay
Remain in a leading position
stay around
Same base verb: stay
Remain in the area
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