Meaning & Definition of word "Survive"

Survive

/sərˈvaɪv/

1. To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
- Example: Many species of plants can survive in harsh environmental conditions.
2. To remain alive after the death of someone or something.
- Example: She is the only one who survived the accident.
3. To live longer than; outlive.
- Example: He survived his wife by several years.

Derived from the Latin 'supervivere', which means 'to live beyond'.

survival of the fittest:

The concept that only those who are strong enough will survive in a changing environment.

survive a crisis:

To overcome or endure a significant hardship or emergency.

barely survive:

To manage to live with minimal resources or under dire circumstances.

survival:

The act or fact of continuing to live or exist.

survivor:

A person who survives, especially a person who has lived through a disaster.

resilience:

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Meaning: Hang in there

Example Sentence: Even when things get tough, just hang in there and you'll survive.

Meaning: Make it through

Example Sentence: If you can make it through this week, you'll survive!