outlive

[aʊtˈlɪv]

outlive Definition

• 1. to live longer than someone else or longer than expected
• 2. to continue to exist or be remembered after someone or something has died or disappeared

Using outlive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outlive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She outlived her husband by twenty years.

• Example

  The tradition has outlived its usefulness.

• Example

  I hope my memory will outlive me.

• Example

  The company has outlived many of its competitors.

outlive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outlive

• survive
• outlast
• endure

Antonyms for outlive

• predecease
• die before

Phrases with outlive

• outlive one's usefulness

  to no longer be useful or relevant

  Example

  The old computer had outlived its usefulness and needed to be replaced.

• outlive one's welcome

  to stay too long in a place or situation, causing annoyance or discomfort

  Example

  After a week of staying with her friend, she felt like she had outlived her welcome.

• outlive the memory of someone/something

  to continue to exist or be remembered after someone or something has died or disappeared

  Example

  His legacy will outlive the memory of his enemies.

Origins of outlive

from 'out' meaning 'beyond' and 'live'

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Summary: outlive in Brief

The verb 'outlive' [aʊtˈlɪv] means to live longer than someone else or longer than expected, or to continue to exist or be remembered after someone or something has died or disappeared. It can be used in phrases like 'outlive one's usefulness' and 'outlive one's welcome.' Synonyms include 'survive' and 'outlast,' while antonyms include 'predecease' and 'die before.'