Difference between Stay and Hitch

What is the difference between Stay and Hitch?

Stay as a verb is to remain in a particular place. while Hitch as a verb is to pull with a jerk.

Stay

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To remain in a particular place. To continue to have a particular quality. To postpone.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment. A rope or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole or a mast, or other structural element. A piece of stiff material, such as plastic or whalebone, used to stiffen a piece of clothing. A period of time spent in a place.

Example sentence: The secret was to just be cool, stay in God's graces, and work it out.

Hitch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden pull.A noose or knot as used by sailors.A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.A problem, delay or source of difficulty.A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.A term generally referring to a period of time in which a person works offshore before returning back to mainland.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pull with a jerk.To attach, tie or fasten.To marry, especially to get hitched.contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

We hope you now know whether to use Stay or Hitch in your sentence.

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