out
live
Third Person
outlives
Present Participle
outliving
Past Tense
outlived
Past Participle
outlived
1
to live for a longer period than another individual
transitive
- She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years.
- The old man hoped to outlive his peers to see the next generation grow up.
- The longevity of her family allowed her to outlive many of her childhood friends.
- Despite their health issues, the elderly couple managed to outlive many of their contemporaries.
- The historical figures who outlive their era often become iconic symbols of their time.
2
to remain functional beyond a certain period or expected lifespan
transitive
- The technology outlived its initial hype and remained relevant for decades.
- The building outlived its original purpose and was repurposed for modern use.
- Many traditions have outlived their origins and continue to be celebrated today.
- The old book outlived its original printing and was reissued multiple times.
- The ancient monument outlived several civilizations and still stands as a testament to history.
Synonyms:
3
to survive a particular experience or event
transitive
- She felt as though she had outlived the trauma of her earlier years and had grown stronger.
- The survivors outlived the hardships of the disaster and rebuilt their lives from scratch.
- He could hardly believe he had outlived the intense challenges of his adventurous trip.
- The old veteran spoke of having outlived many battles and seeing history change.
- They outlived the tough times of their youth and now enjoy a peaceful life.