outlive

English

/aʊtˈlɪv/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
  • (transitive) To live through or past (a given time).
  • (transitive) To surpass in duration; outlast.
  • (intransitive) To live longer; continue to live.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English outliven prefix from English live.

Origin

English

live

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