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I stayed home all day. vs I stayed at home all day.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I stayed home all day.' is more informal and commonly used in casual conversations. 'I stayed at home all day.' is a bit more formal, so it is appropriate for formal speech or written English.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations.

"I stayed home all day."

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to express that you remained at home for the entire day.

Examples:

  • I stayed home all day watching movies.
  • She stayed home all day because she wasn't feeling well.
  • Dec 22, 2020 ... Inserting HAVE before “stayed” is not necessary, “at” is not necessary and sounds awkward. Other sentences are better: I STAYED HOME ALL DAY. I ...
  • Jul 26, 2021 ... Toshi1046 I stayed home the whole day ✓ or I stayed home ALL day |The first one is correct. Some people use the second one but it's pretty ...
  • Sep 21, 2023 ... I stayed home all day waiting for my package... Ask FedEx. And FedEx never delivered it. It's a package requiring signature, I had to take ...
  • When I first arrived at HIL, I stayed home all day and didn't attend a day program. I faced many challenges and struggled with constant anxiety, especially ...
  • Dec 29, 2021 ... So I stayed home all day Tuesday and then didn't just wait the suggested 24 or 36 hours, but almost two days to test again. Doing so around ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... I stayed home all day and then I went outside. When I come back my son comes up to me: Son: Where have you been? Me: Outside. Son: Why?
  • Dec 6, 2021 ... On days when I stayed home all day but wanted Whataburger, she'd drive me, but I'd have to consider if chicken bites with honey butter sauce ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... I stayed home all day, missing two different friends' birthday celebrations, to wait for my new refrigerator. The two guys from Lowe's who ...
  • Can this really be accurate? My previous watch showed me only around 150-200 active calories when I stayed home all day. Thank you for your responses!

Alternatives:

  • I was at home all day.
  • I didn't leave the house all day.

This phrase is correct and slightly more formal than the first option.

"I stayed at home all day."

This phrase is suitable for more formal contexts or written communication when you want to emphasize the location 'at home.'

Examples:

  • I stayed at home all day working on my project.
  • He stayed at home all day waiting for the delivery.
  • Dec 22, 2020 ... “I stayed at home all day,” with the understood explanation, “I didn't go out at all, I was at home all day, so I couldn't have got home - I was never anywhere ...
  • Jun 24, 2012 ... The wife and I stayed at home all day and I found it interesting to see which technology which we used to stay in contact with updates and with ...
  • 13 hours ago ... Jessica C Suk Orozco Nam (@jessicacsuk). 1 Like. Hello Good Evening,” Happy Wednesday❤️Everyone,” I stayed at home all day w 2 furbabies ...
  • Dec 31, 2018 ... :thumbsup: / I stayed at home all day long :thumbsup: / I just stayed at home all day long :thumbsdown: ​. And not only is “all day ...
  • Jul 28, 2015 ... So, I stayed at home all day, almost every day in perfectly, chaotic mommy bliss cooking, cleaning, kissing baby cheeks, and singing Disney ...
  • Feb 12, 2020 ... 2. I stayed at home all day 3. I was home all day 4. I was at home all day. Which one sounds natural ?? See a translation. Report copyright ...
  • Mar 17, 2010 ... Both forms can be used: I stayed (at) home all day yesterday. See: Practical English Usage by Michael Swan (1992 edition), entry 296.
  • The mile long walk to school and back or the occasional days, when because of the weather or being sick I stayed at home all day, were always much better ...
  • Jul 18, 2023 ... Rowan and I stayed at home all day. Rowan painted her bathroom, did reading and homework with the children who were on half term. Tuesday. In ...
  • Jan 2, 2017 ... I stayed at home all day with my loved ones and ,as usual, I always have my hands busy on something related to work -_- something not ...

Alternatives:

  • I remained at home all day.
  • I spent the entire day at home.

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