What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outburn
Example
The firewood outburned the night, keeping us warm until morning. [outburn: verb]
Example
He managed to outburn his opponent in the race, winning the gold medal. [outburn: verb]
Example
I'm afraid I will outburn my budget if I buy this car. [outburn: verb]
outlive
Example
My grandmother outlived her husband by 20 years. [outlived: past tense]
Example
The ancient ruins outlived the civilization that built them. [outlived: past participle]
Example
The company managed to outlive the economic crisis and is now thriving. [outlive: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outlive is more commonly used than outburn in everyday language, as it can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outburn and outlive?
Both outburn and outlive are relatively formal words, but outlive is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
