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单词 outlives
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outlive

verb

out·​live ˌau̇t-ˈliv How to pronounce outlive (audio)
outlived; outliving; outlives

transitive verb

1
: to live beyond or longer than
outlived most of his friends
outlive its usefulness
2
: to survive the effects of
universities … outlive many political and social changes J. B. Conant

Synonyms

  • outlast
  • outwear
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Example Sentences

No mother wants to outlive her children. He outlived his wife by 10 years.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outlive

verb

out·​live au̇t-ˈliv How to pronounce outlive (audio)
outlived; outliving
: to live or last longer than
That rule has outlived its usefulness.

outlives

verb

present tense third-person singular of outlive
as in survives
to last longer than tortoises will outlive most people, as they live to be over 100 years old

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • survives
  • outlasts
  • outwears
  • perpetuates
  • succeeds
  • draws out
  • outstays
  • endures (past)
  • holds out (past)
  • holds (past)
  • lasts (beyond)
  • persists (beyond)
  • abides (beyond)
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