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Difference between Live out something and Outlive something

live out somethinglive to the end of a specified period of time:

  • He was as certain as any one possibly could be that the chap could not live out the week.

outlive something

1. continue to exist beyond smth.:

  • Ms. Bork argues that the Association has outlived its utility as the principal forum for addressing region-wide issues.

2. = live out something:

  • Besides secrecy, speed was of the essence—“according to all intelligence” the Spanish King could not outlive the month of October.