Outliving: meaning, definitions and examples
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outliving
[ aʊtˈlɪvɪŋ ]
survive longer
To outlive means to live longer than someone or something else. It often refers to surviving beyond the expected lifespan, outlasting others in various situations, such as in life or competition.
Synonyms
last longer, outlast, survive.
Examples of usage
- She outlived her husband by ten years.
- Many species outlive their predators.
- The legend of the hero has outlived generations.
- They managed to outlive the crisis.
- He hopes to outlive the threat of the disease.
Translations
Translations of the word "outliving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrevivência
🇮🇳 जीवित रहना
🇩🇪 überleben
🇮🇩 bertahan hidup
🇺🇦 переживання
🇵🇱 przeżycie
🇯🇵 生き延びる
🇫🇷 survivre
🇪🇸 sobrevivir
🇹🇷 hayatta kalmak
🇰🇷 생존하다
🇸🇦 البقاء
🇨🇿 přežít
🇸🇰 prežiť
🇨🇳 生存
🇸🇮 preživeti
🇮🇸 lifandi
🇰🇿 тірі қалу
🇬🇪 გადარჩენა
🇦🇿 sağ qalmaq
🇲🇽 sobrevivir
Etymology
The word 'outlive' originates from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning to exceed or surpass, and the verb 'live,' which comes from the Old English 'libban,' meaning to be alive or to exist. The use of 'outlive' can be traced back to the late 14th century, where it began to be used as a way to express not just the act of living but the act of surpassing someone or something in lifespan. Over time, it has been employed in various contexts, from personal longevity to the survival of cultural or historical entities. Its usage has evolved to encompass both literal and metaphorical endurance, reflecting a deep-rooted human interest in longevity and survival in the face of adversity.