What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Overstay vs Oversay - What's the difference?

overstay | oversay |

As verbs the difference between overstay and oversay

is that overstay is to remain present after the agreed or appropriate departure time while oversay is to say over again; to repeat.

As a noun overstay

is the act of staying too long.

overstay

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To remain present after the agreed or appropriate departure time.
  • To remain present beyond the limits of.

    • Derived terms

    * overstay one's welcome

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of staying too long.
  • * 2011 , Richard M. Stana, Overstay Enforcement
    • For example, if USCIS approves a change of status or extension of stay for a nonimmigrant, the alien may be authorized to remain in the country beyond his or her original period of admission without qualifying as an overstay .

    oversay

    English

    Verb

  • To say over again; to repeat.
    • (Ford)
    (Webster 1913)