Cool MateSurvive
UK //səˈvaɪv//US //sərˈvaɪv//
Definition
To continue to live or exist, especially after a difficult or dangerous situation.
In simple words: to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
Examples
- The soldier was trained to survive in harsh environments.
- She had to learn how to survive without her parents.
- Many plants can survive extreme temperatures.
- They struggled to survive after the earthquake struck.
- He wrote a book about how to survive in the wild.
- Despite the challenges, they managed to survive as a community.
Usage notes
Use 'survive' when discussing enduring life-threatening situations or challenges. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
survive + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'survivor' in a reality show who manages to last until the end.
Collocations
- survive a disaster
- survive tough times
- survive an accident
- survive on limited resources
- survive against all odds
Synonyms
- endure
- persist
- last
- live
- weather
Antonyms
- perish
- die
- fail
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'survived' as a noun (it's a verb)
- Using 'survive' without an object when one is needed
- Mistaking it for 'survivor' which is a noun