overstay

IPA/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪ/
KK[ˌovɚstˈe]IPA/ˌəʊvərˈsteɪ/

overstay — verb

  • overstaypresent simple I / you / we / they
  • overstayshe / she / it
  • overstayedpast simple
  • overstaying-ing form

1. to keep staying somewhere after the point when you should leave, or after the pe

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to keep staying somewhere after the point when you should leave, or after the people there no longer want you to remain

例句

Bilal overstayed his visa and lost the chance to renew it.

common pattern: overstay + visa

After four extra nights, Lucía realized she had overstayed her welcome.

common pattern: overstay your welcome

同義詞
  • remain

    neutral and does not itself suggest that the stay has gone past a limit

  • linger

    often suggests staying slowly or reluctantly, not necessarily breaking a rule

  • stay on

    informal and often neutral, simply meaning to continue staying

反義詞
  • leave

    neutral opposite meaning to go away from the place

  • depart

    more formal and often used for travel or official situations

  • check out

    specific to hotels or other booked accommodation

文法句型

overstay your visa

overstay your welcome

overstay in + place

用法筆記

Often followed by objects such as visa or welcome. Without an object, it usually refers to staying in a country, home, or hotel longer than rules or circumstances allow.

常見錯誤

❌We overstayed for two more nights because the room was cheap.
✅We stayed for two more nights because the room was cheap.
💡Use 'overstay' only when the extra time breaks a limit or makes people want you to leave.
❌The bus overstayed at the stop during traffic.
✅The bus stayed at the stop longer than planned.
💡'overstay' is mainly used for people or groups, not vehicles.