outlived

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Verb outlive has 1 sense

outlive, outlast, survive - live longer than; "She outlived her husband by many years"
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Outlived

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To live longer than someone or something else.

Senses

Sense 1:

Usage: When referring to a person who has lived longer than another.

Sample Sentence: John outlived his brothers by many years.

Sense 2:

Usage: When referring to a thing or concept that has survived longer than expected.

Sample Sentence: Despite technological advancements, printed books have outlived the predictions of their demise.

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