English Explanatory Dictionary

outlive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.
  2. To live through or past (a given time).
  3. To surpass in duration; outlast.
  4. To live longer; continue to live.

Pronunciation

/aʊtˈlɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outlive.wav

Word forms

outlive outlives outliving outlived

Etymology

From Middle English outliven, equivalent to out- + live.

Synonyms

survive

Antonyms

predecease

Derived words

outliver
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