Overstay Definition

ōvər-stā
overstayed, overstaying, overstays
verb
overstayed, overstaying, overstays
To stay beyond the time, duration, or limits of.
Webster's New World

(intransitive) To remain present after the agreed or appropriate departure time.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • outstay
  • outstay-one-s-welcome
  • stop
  • stay too long
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noun
The act of staying too long.
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Origin of Overstay

  • From over- +"Ž stay.

    From Wiktionary

Overstay Sentence Examples

  • But do n't overstay your welcome by partying until the wee hours.

  • Visits must only be made at times convenient to the borrower, and you must not overstay your welcome.

  • Its also a political lesson to never overstay your time.

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