Outlive
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Emotional weight
Can express deep emotion, especially in a family context when surviving relatives. She outlived her husband and missed him dearly.
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Not always positive
Sometimes indicates tragedy or loneliness, as outliving someone can be unexpected or sad. It's a parent's nightmare to outlive their children.
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Beyond humans
Can refer to animals or entities, indicating their survival beyond a companion or group. The old oak tree outlived generations of squirrels.