stay in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Remain at home rather than going out
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“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
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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