outlive
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for outlive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To live longer than someone or something else; to survive past it.
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How to use outlive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
outlive its usefulness
outlive a spouse
Etymology
From Middle English outliven, built from out- + live — literally "to live beyond."
Full origin of outlive →Frequently asked questions
What does “outlive” mean?
The word “outlive” means to live longer than someone or something else; to survive past it. In plain terms, to keep living after someone or something else has died or ended.
How do you pronounce “outlive”?
“Outlive” is pronounced owt-LIHV (/aʊtˈlɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “outlive” in a sentence?
Here is “outlive” used in a sentence: “She outlived her husband by twenty years.”
What is the opposite of “outlive”?
The opposite of “outlive” — its antonyms — is predecease.
What part of speech is “outlive”?
“Outlive” is a verb.
Where does the word “outlive” come from?
The word “outlive” comes from Middle English. From Middle English outliven, built from out- + live — literally "to live beyond.".
