survive
word
/sɝˈvaɪv/
sur-VYV
/səvˈaɪv/
suh-VYV
Definition
To stay alive after a dangerous situation, illness, or difficult period. It can also mean continuing to exist or manage despite serious problems.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'survive an accident', 'survive on' + money/food, and 'survive without' + something. It can describe people, animals, businesses, traditions, or relationships. 'Live' means simply be alive; 'survive' emphasizes difficulty, danger, or not having much.
Spanish: sobrevivirPortuguese (BR): sobreviverPortuguese (PT): sobreviverChinese (Simplified): 生存 - 幸存 - 挺过Chinese (Traditional): 生存 - 倖存 - 挺過Hindi: बचना - जीवित रहना - बचकर निकलनाArabic: ينجو - يبقى على قيد الحياة - يصمدBengali: বেঁচে থাকা - টিকে থাকাRussian: выжить - пережитьJapanese: 生き残る - 生存するVietnamese: sống sót - tồn tạiKorean: 살아남다 - 견디다Turkish: hayatta kalmak - sağ kalmakUrdu: بچنا - زندہ رہناIndonesian: bertahan hidup - selamat
Example Sentences
He survived the accident.
basic
Some plants can survive without much water.
basic
The small shop did not survive the winter.
basic
I don't know how I survived on instant noodles in college.
natural
If our team can survive this month, things should get easier.
natural
After that meeting, I need coffee to survive the rest of the day.
natural