survive
sur
sər
sēr
vive
ˈvaɪv
vaiv
British pronunciation
/səˈvaɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "survive"in English

to survive
01

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Intransitive
to survive definition and meaning
example
Examples
After the plane crash, the survivors had to find shelter and food while waiting for rescue, managing to survive against all odds.
02

to continue to live or exist specifically after experiencing a particular severe event or accident

Transitive: to survive
example
Examples
The explorer survived the treacherous journey through the desert.
03

to continue to function or exist despite difficult circumstances

Intransitive
example
Examples
She had to survive on a very tight budget after losing her job.
04

to live longer than another person, particularly in the context of longevity or life expectancy

Transitive: to survive sb
example
Examples
Her grandparents survived their children and lived into their late nineties.
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