stair / stare [steər]
stair – n. & v. – n. – 1. an ascending series of steps; 2. a means of ascending in rank, power, moral excellence, etc.; 3. a flight of stone steps, or a steep lane or alley with steps at intervals, forming a passage from one street to another at a different level; v. – 1. ascend by steps; 2. build steps from one level to another
stare – n. & v. – n. – 1. a bird of the genus Sturnus, a starling; 2. a condition of amazement, horror, admiration, etc., indicated a constant intense gaze; v. – 1. gaze with eyes wide open; 2. look intensely