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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

'stay' and 'be'?

I don't know why they are / stay together.

We were / stayed roommates for four years.

We promised to be / stay friends forever.


What's the difference between be and stay?

  

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anonymous What's the difference between be and stay? 'Be' refers to the present status of the condition only. 'Stay' makes reference to the duration of the condition.

— Mister Micawber

  • anonymous What's the difference between be and stay?
  • 'Be' refers to the present status of the condition only.
  • 'Stay' makes reference to the duration of the condition.
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anonymousWhat's the difference between be and stay?

'Be' refers to the present status of the condition only.

'Stay' makes reference to the duration of the condition.

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What is the difference between be and stay

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I don’t know why they are together.

We were roommates for four years.

We promised to be friends forever.

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