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stay on

VERB

continue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain

STRONG

abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold

WEAK

draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stick at stick to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back

STRONG

abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten

WEAK

complete desist end finish

VERB

endure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exist go on hold linger live live on persist remain ride out stay survive sustain

STRONG

abide be bide cling last outlast outlive prevail stand superannuate wear

WEAK

be left be long lived be timeless carry on carry through hang on have no end hold on hold out keep on never say die perdure run on stick to wear on wear well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease depart die go halt leave quit stop

STRONG

lose move refuse reject

WEAK

discontinue

Example Sentences

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He succeeds Willem Meintjes, who will stay on as an advisor through April 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The German automaker will retain a 49% stake in Everllence and stay on as a major shareholder in the medium term, the company said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“If I dream of touching the moon, maybe I can get close to it. If I only dream of getting close, I’ll stay on Earth,” another says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Denton succeeds Matthew Friend, who will stay on through Sept. 4 “to support an orderly transition,” Nike said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“If we stay on it, we should find Adiah within the next day.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

stay on

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