overblijven

Definitions of overblijven
  1. verb
    be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.
    synonyms: overschieten, resten, resteren
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    type of:
    bevinden, steken, uitmaken, verkeren, vormen, zijn, zitten
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    support oneself
    synonyms: bestaan, existeren, leven
    achterblijven, voortleven
    continue to live through hardship or adversity
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    types:
    freewheelen
    live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
  3. verb
    remain behind
    synonyms: achterblijven, thuisblijven, thuiszitten
  4. verb
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    synonyms: aanblijven, blijven
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    types:
    logeren
    dwell
    nablijven, schoolblijven
    stay too long
    type of:
    bevinden, steken, uitmaken, verkeren, vormen, zijn, zitten
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
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