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English verb: outstay

1. outstay (stative) stay too long


SamplesOverstay or outstay one's welcome.


Synonymsoverstay


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)abide, bide, stay

2. outstay (stative) surpass in staying power


SamplesThey outstayed their competitors.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)last out, outride, ride out, stay









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