Surviving

/sərˈvaɪ.vɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of survive; to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

Despite the harsh winter, many animals are surviving by hibernating.

To continue to live or exist after (a difficult or challenging circumstance)

After the accident, he focused on surviving and rebuilding his life.

To remain in existence; to continue to be, especially in the context of customs or traditions.

Many ancient traditions are surviving despite the rapid changes in society.

adjective

Having the ability to continue living or existing; enduring.

The surviving family members mourned the loss of their loved ones.

Still in existence; remaining.

The surviving relics of the ancient civilization are on display at the museum.

From the Latin 'survivere', meaning 'to live beyond or outlive'.

surviving the storm

Enduring a difficult or challenging situation.

survivor's guilt

Feelings of guilt felt by those who survived a traumatic event.

survival of the fittest

A natural process leading to the strong prevailing over the weak.

survival

The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

survivor

A person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.

survive

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

Living through tough times.

After all that drama, I'm just surviving, man.

Dealing with life's challenges.

Just trying to survive the week until the weekend.