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outstay

[ out-stey ]
/ ˌaʊtˈsteɪ /
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verb (used with object)
to stay longer than.
to stay beyond the time or duration of; overstay: to outstay one's welcome.
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Origin of outstay

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + stay1

Words nearby outstay

outsprint, outstand, outstanding, outstare, outstation, outstay, outstretch, outstrip, outstroke, outsung, outswear
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Words related to outstay

hang on, outlive, survive, continue, delay, hang, last, linger, remain, reside, settle, stand, stick around, stop, outwear, endure, prevail, abide, bide, bunk

British Dictionary definitions for outstay

outstay
/ (ˌaʊtˈsteɪ) /
verb (tr)
to stay longer than
to stay beyond (a limit)
outstay one's welcome See overstay (def. 4)
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