1 A2 neutral
To remain in a romantic relationship without breaking up
"Despite all their arguments, they managed to stay together for twenty years."
stay together
A2 neutral intransitive
To remain as a couple, family, group, or unit without separating
In plain English
To not separate or break up; to remain as a group or couple
What does "stay together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To remain as a group and not scatter or separate
"The guide told the tourists to stay together and not wander off."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To stay (remain) together — not to separate physically or emotionally
Actually means
To not separate or break up; to remain as a group or couple
Usage tip
Very common in everyday English, used for romantic relationships, families, groups, and even physical objects. Carries an emotional weight when used about relationships, often implying effort or a conscious decision to remain united.
Words that pair with "stay together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
couple family team band group for the kids despite
How to conjugate "stay together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
stay together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stays together
he/she/it
Past simple
stayed together
yesterday
Past participle
stayed together
have + pp
-ing form
staying together
continuous
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