survive — to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈvaɪv/
Example Sentences
- My houseplant somehow survived my month-long vacation without water.
- Students need coffee to survive final exams.
- Many businesses struggled to survive during the pandemic.
survive
VERB[/sərˈvaɪv/]
to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
The lone climber managed to survive three nights in the freezing blizzard.
When rescuers arrive, hope comes alive to survive!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supervivere', combining 'super' (over, above) and 'vivere' (to live). The word entered Middle English through Old French and refers to remaining alive beyond or through a dangerous situation.
Breakdown
sur- (over, beyond) + vive (live, from Latin vivere) + -e (infinitive ending) = survive
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📝Examples
“My houseplant somehow survived my month-long vacation without water.”
“Students need coffee to survive final exams.”
“Many businesses struggled to survive during the pandemic.”
“I can't survive without my smartphone for even an hour.”
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