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Definition of outlive

outlive

/aʊtˈlɪv/
out · live
Past Simple:outlived
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Past Participle:outlived
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Present Participle:outliving
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outlive Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To live longer than another person or organism.

Example

"Women statistically tend to outlive men by several years in most developed countries."

2

To continue to exist, function, or remain relevant after something else has ended or disappeared.

Example

"The ancient stone aqueduct has outlived the empire that originally constructed it."

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• Rhymes for outlive

• Nearby Words

outlier
outline
outliner
outlive
outlook
outlying
outmaneuver

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'out-' (meaning 'beyond' or 'surpassing') and the verb 'live', tracing back to Old English 'libban' (to be alive).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outlive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outlive
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