Survive

/sərˈvaɪv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

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

Many species of plants can survive in harsh environmental conditions.

To remain alive after the death of someone or something.

She is the only one who survived the accident.

To live longer than; outlive.

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.

Hang in there

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

Make it through

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