verb
overstand
Overstand (verb) means to stay somewhere, or insist on something, for far longer than is reasonable.
verb
1
To stay somewhere, or insist on something, for far longer than is reasonable.
2
To insist too rigidly on the exact terms or conditions of something.
3
To sail towards a mark on a wider course than the usual angle allows, going past the point where you could turn.
4
To be left growing without being cut or harvested for far too long.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English overstonden, from Old English oferstandan (“to stand over”), equivalent to over- plus stand. It is cognate with Dutch overstaan (“to stand over”) and German überstehen (“to stand through, survive”).
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What is the meaning of overstand?
"overstand" (verb) means to stay somewhere, or insist on something, for far longer than is reasonable.
What are the different meanings of overstand?
"overstand" has 3 main meanings: 1. To stay somewhere, or insist on something, for far longer than is reasonable; 2. To insist too rigidly on the exact terms or conditions of something; 3. To sail towards a mark on a wider course than the usual angle allows, going past the point where you could turn.
