OUTSTAY Meaning and
Definition
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Outstay is a verb that can be used transitively or intransitively, referring to the act of remaining in a place, position, or situation for a longer period than expected, needed, or desired. When used transitively, it means to stay longer than a particular person or limit. In this sense, it conveys the idea of overstaying or surpassing the expected duration of a visit or stay. For instance, if someone is invited to spend the weekend at a friend's house but ends up staying for a week, they can be said to have outstayed their welcome or outstayed their invitation.
When employed intransitively, outstay means to exceed the appropriate or acceptable time frame for something. This usage often applies to people who linger beyond the point when it is polite or customary to depart. It can be used to describe someone who remains at a social gathering, an event, or even in a job longer than they should or are expected to. Outstay can also be employed metaphorically to describe the continued endurance or perseverance of something that has surpassed its usual or expected lifespan.
Overall, outstay implies the excess or prolongation of a stay, presence, or duration, indicating that someone or something has remained beyond the anticipated or preferred time limit.
Common Misspellings for OUTSTAY
Etymology of OUTSTAY
The word "outstay" originates from the Old English word "ūtstægan", which is a combination of "ūt" meaning "out" and "stægan" meaning "to ascend" or "to climb". Over time, the verb "ūtstægan" evolved into "outstay", which means to remain or stay longer than expected or desired.
Idioms with the word OUTSTAY
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outstay/overstay your welcome
The idiom "outstay/overstay your welcome" refers to the act of remaining in a place or overstaying your visit beyond the point where you are no longer wanted or welcomed by the hosts or others present. It implies that one has exceeded an appropriate length of time and should have left earlier to avoid becoming an inconvenience or annoyance.
Similar spelling words for OUTSTAY
Conjugate verb Outstay
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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