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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To survive in that world, he explained, we have developed systems that are remarkably successful—except when they’re not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As “Dreams” veers on exploiting prejudice, Franco pans out for a broader view of the carnage our desperation to survive can invoke.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"They had a chance to sign a deal and survive."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Fellow Scotland fan Krys Kujawa, a business analyst, thinks he can survive the late-nights without needing days off work - just about.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Even the smallest of animals were playing their part, finding a way to survive, rebuild, and grow.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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