Outlive meaning

out-lĭv'
To live longer than.

She outlived her son.

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To continue in use or existence long enough to survive (something else).

A regulation that has outlived its usefulness.

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To live or endure longer than.
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To live through; outlast.
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To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
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To live through or past (a given time).
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To surpass in duration; outlast.
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(intransitive) To live longer; continue to live.
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Origin of outlive

From Middle English outliven, equivalent to out- +"Ž live.

Sentence Examples

  • She was never meant to outlive meeting Gabriel.

  • Desperate to maintain her position as her people's protector and outlive those threats hedging closer, she washed her face and changed clothing to prepare for her return journey.

  • outlive the usefulness of the stent.

  • I have no children of my own, my queen, but if I did, I'd hope to see them outlive me.

  • Why do people who win Academy Awards outlive people who are nominated but do not win?

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