Definitions

survive

[ser-vahyv] / sərˈvaɪv /

VERB

continue to live

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear endure exist get through handle keep last live recover remain ride out subsist suffer sustain weather withstand

STRONG

outlast outlive outwear persevere persist revive

WEAK

be extant be left carry on carry through come through cut it get on go all the way go the limit hold out keep afloat live down live on live out live through make a comeback make the cut pull out of it pull through remain alive see through stand up tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart die discontinue neglect refuse reject

STRONG

give up leave quit stop

WEAK

cease

Example Sentences

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I’m not sure this generation, anyone from this generation, has skills to survive that.

From Los Angeles Times

In a dire emergency, the patrols are prepared to eat the dogs to survive, though "the likelihood of that happening is very small".

From Barron's

"There hasn't been a winter like this since. It's been awful. It will be hard for us to survive."

From Barron's

Puffins are struggling to survive Storm Chandra because they cannot find food in strong winds, experts say.

From BBC

In the auto sector, China has more than 100 EV makers all fighting to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal