I will stay home. vs I will stay at home

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'stay home' and 'stay at home' is down to personal preference.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I will stay home."

This phrase means that the speaker will remain in their residence and not go out.

Examples:

I don't feel like going out tonight, so I will stay home.
She decided to stay home and relax instead of going to the party.
He usually stays home on weekends to spend time with his family.
If you're feeling sick, it's best to stay home and rest.
During the lockdown, many people had to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Last updated: October 29, 2024

Jul 10, 2010 ... 1. I will stay at home 2. I will stay home. Which is correct? :?:
Jul 7, 2017 ... ... I will stay home means I will stay home from work. They're not likely to think that you're calling to let them know you're going to stay ...
Apr 16, 2023 ... ... I will stay home I will stay at home I will stay in my house/flat I will stay in her house/flat.
May 17, 2014 ... If it should rain tomorrow, I will stay home. = I haven't decided yet what to do tomorrow. I'll decide tomorrow, depending on whether it ...
Aug 29, 2023 ... I work 30 hours a week, which seems like a good balance for our family right now. We are planning for #2, and I will stay home after that ...
Apr 9, 2020 ... NICOLA MARIA MAZZELLA: I WILL STAY HOME UNTIL NECESSARY Nìcola Maria Mazzella is the Asia Sales Coordinator for the leading #Italian wine ...
Oct 11, 2019 ... Which statement is logically equivalent to the following statement: “If it is raining, I will stay home from the concert”?
Dec 6, 2014 ... ... I will stay home for the counter. The RBHS program is built on class. Coaches, players -- they participate in this sport with class. Very ...
Jan 4, 2014 ... Ice Castle Fish House ... Accept tomorrow with -77 degree wind chill. I will stay home and sit in front of the fire.

Alternatives:

I will stay at home.
I will remain at home.
I will not go out.
I will stay indoors.
I will stay inside.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I will stay at home"

This phrase also means that the speaker will remain in their residence and not go out. It is interchangeable with 'stay home.'

Examples:

I prefer to stay at home and read a good book.
They decided to stay at home and watch movies all day.
She will stay at home and work on her project.
If the weather is bad, we will stay at home.
During the holidays, many people choose to stay at home with their families.

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Last updated: October 29, 2024

Feb 13, 2021 ... I will stay at home /at hotel, etc. Stay home means ' going nowhere but remains at home '. Stay home to get not attracted to any contagious ...
Feb 10, 2018 ... (2) If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home. What is differences of (1) and (2) ? Thank you in advance.
May 13, 2015 ... Is "I will stay at home watching tv" grammatically incorrect? ^title.
Sep 28, 2012 ... Hello Calein, If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home. This is what I would say as a native speaker ...
Jul 29, 2016 ... Synonym for I will stay at home I'm sorry but I can't completely understand what you are trying to say so I'm not sure what you're asking ...
Jul 10, 2010 ... 1. I will stay at home 2. I will stay home. Which is correct? :?:
May 27, 2024 ... I will stay at home Dad erasing my child 9 years now wife wants divorce I have no income because I stay at home dad what.
Sep 10, 2021 ... When it rains, I will stay at home. 2 is less natural than 1? If I use "will", must I put the result clause before when clause? If I don' ...
a) ”If it snows tonight then I will stay at home.” This is a simple if...then.. statement, so the converse and contrapositive are easy: • Converse:“If I ...

Alternatives:

I will stay home.
I will remain at home.
I will not go out.
I will stay indoors.
I will stay inside.

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I will stay home. vs I will stay at home

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