stay behind
Third Person
stays behind
Present Participle
staying behind
Past Tense
stayed behind
Past Participle
stayed behind
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to remain in a location while others depart
- The brave firefighter stayed behind in the burning building to ensure everyone was safely evacuated.
- Despite the storm, the dedicated teacher stayed behind in the classroom to help a struggling student.
- The soldier stayed behind to provide cover fire while the rest of the squad retreated.
- The determined scientist stayed behind in the laboratory to conduct additional experiments after the research team departed.
- The dedicated volunteer stayed behind at the shelter to help with feeding and caring for the animals after visiting hours ended.