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stayer

UK
/ˈsteɪə/
US
/ˈsteɪər/

Translations

stayernoun
stayers
pl
UK
/ˈsteɪə/
US
/ˈsteɪər/
стойкий человек
He is a real stayer, never giving up on his goals.
Он настоящий стойкий человек, никогда не отказывается от своих целей.
In the world of business, he is considered a stayer.
В мире бизнеса его считают долгожителем.
Synonyms
endurer
survivor
perseverer
resilient
loyalist
stayeradjective
more stayer
Comp.
most stayer
Super.
UK
/ˈsteɪ.ə/
US
/ˈsteɪ.ɚ/
Used attributively, chiefly in horse-racing contexts, to qualify a race or competition run over a long distance.

Definitions

stayernoun
A person or animal that remains in a place or position for a long time.
The old dog was a stayer, always lying by the fireplace for hours on end.
A horse that is able to maintain a strong pace over a long distance in a race.
The thoroughbred proved to be a remarkable stayer, winning the marathon race with ease.
A person who perseveres or persists in a task or activity.
Despite the challenges, she was a stayer, determined to finish her degree.
Australian & New Zealand informal: a person who can drink large quantities of alcohol without losing self-control.
Among his mates he had a reputation as a stayer, still steady on his feet after countless rounds.
stayeradjective
Relating to or designating a race, event, or contest that is run over a long distance and therefore favors competitors with sustained stamina.
The trainer entered the filly in a stayer race at Ascot.
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