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/
Korean meaning: 살아남다, 생존하다
Korean pronunciation: 서-바이브 (강세: 바이브)
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
A mountaineer survives the fierce blizzard inside an emergency shelter
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When rescuers arrive, hope comes alive to survive!
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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.
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“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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