Meaning of the word survive in English

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survive

US /sɚˈvaɪv/

UK /sɚˈvaɪv/

continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

Example:

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Only the strongest will survive the harsh winter.

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The company managed to survive the economic downturn.

Synonym:

live exist remain endure persevere

remain alive after the death of (someone) or the cessation of (something)

Example:

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She survived her husband by many years.

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Few of his early works have survived.

Synonym:

outlive outlast live on after

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