outlive
verb (used with object)
to live longer than; survive (a person, period, etc.).
outlived
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past participleof outlive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof outlive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
outliveverb (used with object)to live longer than; survive (a person, period, etc.).
Example Sentences
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The fact that it outlived “The Swan” by several years only enhanced its role in mainstreaming elective cosmetic surgery.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
I have already outlived my male predecessors by about six years — the oldest died at 78 — and I suspect I may not have many years left.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
That’s what I wanted to do, make something that outlived me — really.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Speakeasies long ago outlived their purpose as clandestine sellers of alcohol, but their appeal has endured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Once I had outlived my usefulness, I was expend-able.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
