stay

As nouns the difference between desert and stay

is that desert is desert while stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As adjectives the difference between desert and stay

is that desert is deserted while stay is steep; ascending.

As a verb stay is

(nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

As verbs the difference between stay and learn

is that stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady while learn is to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something or learn can be .

As a noun stay

is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between board and stay

is that board is (nautical) to capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party while stay is (nautical) a station or fixed anchorage for vessels.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between board and stay

is that board is (archaic) a long, narrow table, like that used in a medieval dining hall while stay is (archaic) a standstill; a state of rest; entire cessation of motion or progress.

In lang=en terms the difference between board and stay

is that board is to obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation while stay is to continue to have a particular quality.

As nouns the difference between board and stay

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As verbs the difference between board and stay

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay is

steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

Stay is a related term of slumber.

In lang=en terms the difference between stay and slumber

is that stay is to continue to have a particular quality while slumber is to be inactive or negligent.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between stay and slumber

is that stay is (obsolete) hindrance; let; check while slumber is (obsolete) to stun; to stupefy.

As nouns the difference between stay and slumber

is that stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support while slumber is a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

As verbs the difference between stay and slumber

is that stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady while slumber is to be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.

Stay is a related term of shoulder.

In lang=en terms the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is to continue to have a particular quality while shoulder is to move by or as if by using one's shoulders.

As nouns the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support while shoulder is (lb) the part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket .

As verbs the difference between stay and shoulder

is that stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady while shoulder is to push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.

As nouns the difference between do and stay

is that do is the bright time of the day (chiefly in adverbial constructions) while stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As a verb stay is

(nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay is

steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

As nouns the difference between column and stay

is that column is (architecture) a solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration while stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As a verb stay is

(nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay is

steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

As nouns the difference between immunity and stay

is that immunity is (uncountable) the state of being insusceptible to something; notably: while stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support.

As a verb stay is

(nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay is

steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay is

steeply.

Stay is a related term of interruption.

As nouns the difference between stay and interruption

is that stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support while interruption is the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

As a verb stay

is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.

Stay is a related term of assistance.

As nouns the difference between stay and assistance

is that stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or stay can be a prop; a support while assistance is aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

As a verb stay

is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

As an adjective stay

is steep; ascending.

As an adverb stay

is steeply.