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UK//ðɪs taɪm juː mʌst steɪ//US//ðɪs taɪm ju mʌst steɪ//

Meaning of This time you must stay

An imperative statement indicating you need to remain in a place now.

In simple words: You need to remain here now.

This time you must stay in a sentence

  • This time you must stay and finish the project.
  • I know you want to leave, but this time you must stay with us.
  • During the emergency, this time you must stay in your rooms.
  • At the meeting, the manager said, 'This time you must stay until it is over.'
  • When the rain started, she told her friends, 'This time you must stay inside.'

How to use This time you must stay

Commonly used to emphasize the necessity of staying in a situation. Suitable in both casual and formal settings but can feel firm or urgent.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a clock ticking, indicating it's time to stay put.

Related words

Collocations with This time you must stay

  • must stay put
  • stay a little longer
  • stay here now

Synonyms for This time you must stay

  • you should remain
  • you need to stay
  • you have to stay

Common mistakes with This time you must stay

  • Confused with 'this time you must go' implying a need to leave.
  • Omitting the word 'must', changing the meaning to a suggestion instead of a command.

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Frequently asked questions about This time you must stay

What does This time you must stay mean?

You need to remain here now.

What is the definition of This time you must stay?

An imperative statement indicating you need to remain in a place now.

How do you use This time you must stay in a sentence?

This time you must stay and finish the project.

Can you give another example of This time you must stay?

I know you want to leave, but this time you must stay with us.

What are synonyms for This time you must stay?

Common alternatives include you should remain, you need to stay, you have to stay.

What words go with This time you must stay?

It commonly pairs with must stay put, stay a little longer, stay here now.

What are common mistakes when using This time you must stay?

Confused with 'this time you must go' implying a need to leave. Omitting the word 'must', changing the meaning to a suggestion instead of a command.

How do you pronounce This time you must stay?

US: //ðɪs taɪm ju mʌst steɪ//, UK: //ðɪs taɪm juː mʌst steɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This time you must stay?

Commonly used to emphasize the necessity of staying in a situation. Suitable in both casual and formal settings but can feel firm or urgent.