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Stay behind

📖 Meaning

to remain in a place when others have gone.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Your Child Asks

If your child asks about Stay behind, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Stay behind in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

💬 Examples in Context
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"Her words stayed behind long after she left."

❓ Frequently Asked

What does "Stay behind" mean?

to remain in a place when others have gone. If your child asks about Stay behind, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Stay behind in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

📚 Stories featuring "Stay behind"
The Sparrow Who Refused to Fly South High above the mango tree, every bird was getting ready to fly south for the winter. "Everyone goes," chirped the… Read more → 2026 The Voice at the Kitchen Door Sulochana Kaku came every afternoon at four, when the chakli were still warm, and Meera’s hands were busy. She never… Read more → 2026
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Stay behind — Phrase from our collection. Found in 2 stories.