Definitions

1. verb

to survive or continue to exist after someone or something else has died or ceased to exist

“The ancient civilization outlived the great empire that once threatened it.”

2. verb

to be longer-lived than someone or something else

“She outlived her husband by several years.”

3. noun

the act of surviving or continuing to exist after someone or something else has died or ceased to exist

“The couple’s ability to outlive the economic downturn was a testament to their resourcefulness.”