Synonyms & related words for outstay

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Words related to outstay

Explore words related to outstay — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include overstay, stay, remain, outstand, linger, outclass, bide, leave. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does outstay come from?

The word outstay breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: out-, from Old English ut (“out, beyond, longer than”); and stay, from Old French ester (“to stand, remain”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.