Outstay (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stay too long; "overstay or outstay one's welcome".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- When relatives decided to outstay their welcome, it put a strain on our financial resources.
- After a month of freeloading, the guest finally outstayed his welcome and was politely asked to leave.
- Knowing that his hosts had work early in the morning, Jack made sure he wouldn't outstay his welcome at the dinner party.
- Guests who outstay their welcome may no longer find accommodations at our home.
- Visiting friends and family is always great fun, but we don't appreciate when they outstay their welcome.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Surpass in staying power; "They outstayed their competitors".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The marathon runner outstayed her opponents by pacing herself and conserving energy throughout the event.
- The determined entrepreneur outstayed the other bidders in the auction, refusing to back down until she secured the deal.
- The home team outstayed their rivals, pushing through exhaustion to win the grueling championship game.
- The seasoned traveler outstayed the first-time tourists, adapting to the foreign customs and way of life with ease.
- The young athlete outstayed the defending champion, using her endurance and sheer willpower to secure the top spot.