outlive
word
Definition
To live longer than someone or something else, often outlasting them in life or existence.
Usage & Nuances
'Outlive' is usually followed by the thing or person you live longer than (e.g., 'outlive your parents'). It can be used for people, animals, objects, or even trends. It's often used in formal or written English.
Spanish: sobrevivir a - vivir más quePortuguese (BR): sobreviver a - viver mais do quePortuguese (PT): sobreviver a - viver mais do queChinese (Simplified): 比……活得久 - 活得比……长Chinese (Traditional): 比……活得久 - 活得比……長Hindi: से अधिक समय तक जीना - से अधिक समय तक जीवित रहनाArabic: يعيش أطول من - يبقى على قيد الحياة بعدBengali: বেঁচে থাকা - টিকে থাকাRussian: пережитьJapanese: より長生きする - 生き延びるVietnamese: sống lâu hơnKorean: 더 오래 살다 - 생존하다Turkish: daha uzun yaşamak - hayatta kalmakUrdu: زیادہ عرصہ تک زندہ رہناIndonesian: hidup lebih lama - bertahan lebih lama
Example Sentences
Many turtles outlive humans.
basic
She hopes to outlive her illness.
basic
Old buildings sometimes outlive their purpose.
basic
He never expected to outlive all his friends.
natural
This technology will soon outlive its usefulness.
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If you're not careful, your pet could outlive you.
natural