Stay, remain, wait, abide, tarry, linger can mean to continue to be in one place for a noticeable time.
Category: Synonyms
State vs Condition vs Mode vs Situation vs Posture vs Status
State, condition, mode, situation, posture, status can all mean the way in which a person or thing manifests his or its existence or the circumstances under which he or it exists or by which he or it is given a definite character.
Starry vs Stellar vs Astral vs Sidereal
Starry, stellar, astral, sidereal can mean of, referring to, or suggestive of a star or group of stars.
Standard vs Criterion vs Gauge vs Yardstick vs Touchstone
Standard, criterion, gauge, yardstick, touchstone can all mean a measure by which one judges a thing as authentic, good, or adequate or the degree to which it is authentic, good, or adequate.
Stabilize vs Steady vs Poise vs Balance vs Ballast vs Trim
Stabilize, steady, poise, balance, ballast, trim are comparable when they mean to maintain or cause to maintain position or equilibrium.
Spring vs Arise vs Rise vs Originate vs Derive vs Flow vs Issue vs Emanate vs Proceed vs Stem
Spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem can mean to come up or out of something into existence.
Spread vs Circulate vs Disseminate vs Diffuse vs Propagate vs Radiate
Spread, circulate, disseminate, diffuse, propagate, radiate can all mean to extend or cause to extend over an area or space.
Spot vs Spatter vs Sprinkle vs Mottle vs Fleck vs Stipple vs Marble vs Speckle vs Spangle vs Bespangle
Spot, spatter, sprinkle, mottle, fleck, stipple, marble, speckle, spangle, bespangle can mean to cover or to mark or to become covered or marked with spots or streaks.
Spontaneous vs Impulsive vs Instinctive vs Automatic vs Mechanical
Spontaneous, impulsive, instinctive, automatic, mechanical in application to persons or their movements, acts, and utterances mean acting or activated without apparent thought or deliberation.
Sponsor vs Patron vs Surety vs Guarantor vs Backer vs Angel
Sponsor, patron, surety, guarantor, backer, angel are comparable when they denote a person who in a greater or less degree accepts responsibility for another person or for a particular venture or undertaking.
Spoil vs Plunder vs Booty vs Prize vs Loot vs Swag
Spoil, plunder, booty, prize, loot, swag can mean something of value that is taken from another by force or craft.
Splendid vs Resplendent vs Gorgeous vs Glorious vs Sublime vs Superb
Splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb can mean having or displaying outstanding or transcendingly impressive qualities.