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UK//aɪl steɪ//US//aɪl steɪ//

Meaning of I'll stay

Expresses intention to remain in a place or situation.

In simple words: I will remain in a place.

I'll stay in a sentence

  • When my friends decided to leave the party, I said, 'I'll stay'.
  • 'I'll stay' was my answer when she invited me to her house for dinner.
  • Even when the weather turned bad, he insisted, 'I'll stay' to support the event.
  • 'I'll stay' until you finish your work, just to keep you company.
  • She turned to her mother and said, 'I'll stay, I want to help clean up.'

How to use I'll stay

Used to indicate a decision to remain in a place. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts but may sound informal in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Sounds like 'I'll play' – imagine deciding to play longer instead of leaving.

Related words

Collocations with I'll stay

  • I'll stay here
  • I'll stay longer
  • I'll stay with you

Synonyms for I'll stay

  • I will remain
  • I will linger
  • I will wait

Common mistakes with I'll stay

  • Mixing up with 'I'll go' when indicating departure.
  • Using 'stay' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.

I'll stay in other languages

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Frequently asked questions about I'll stay

What does I'll stay mean?

I will remain in a place.

What is the definition of I'll stay?

Expresses intention to remain in a place or situation.

How do you use I'll stay in a sentence?

When my friends decided to leave the party, I said, 'I'll stay'.

Can you give another example of I'll stay?

'I'll stay' was my answer when she invited me to her house for dinner.

What are synonyms for I'll stay?

Common alternatives include I will remain, I will linger, I will wait.

What words go with I'll stay?

It commonly pairs with I'll stay here, I'll stay longer, I'll stay with you.

What are common mistakes when using I'll stay?

Mixing up with 'I'll go' when indicating departure. Using 'stay' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.

How do you pronounce I'll stay?

US: //aɪl steɪ//, UK: //aɪl steɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'll stay?

Used to indicate a decision to remain in a place. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts but may sound informal in very formal writing.