B2noun 2K

Survival

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈvaɪvl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sərˈvaɪvl/"]/

Meaning of Survival

the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger

In simple words: The ability to stay alive in difficult situations.

Survival in a sentence

• The survival of the species depends on adapting to environmental changes.
• He learned key survival skills like building shelter and finding water in the wilderness.
• Economic survival is a major concern for small businesses during a recession.
• The survival rate for patients with this disease has improved due to better treatments.
• After the crash, their survival depended on rescue teams arriving promptly.
• The film is a story about the survival of a shipwrecked sailor on a deserted island.

How to use Survival

Use 'survival' when discussing staying alive in dangerous or challenging situations, like nature or emergencies. It's neutral but can be used in more formal contexts like survival training or studies.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'survive' as a key to staying alive, and 'survival' is the journey to keep the key working.

Related words

Collocations with Survival

• long-term
• short-term
• continued
• fight for
• assure
• ensure
• chances
• rate
• skills
• survival against
• survival as
• a battle for survival
• a fight for survival
• a struggle for survival

Synonyms for Survival

• endurance
• survivalism
• continuation
• perseverance
• subsistence

Opposites of Survival

• death
• failure
• extinction

Common mistakes with Survival

• Using 'survive' instead of 'survival' (wrong form)
• Confused with 'survivor' (different meaning)
• Mispronouncing it as 'sur-vival' instead of 'sur-vahyl'

Frequently asked questions about Survival

What does Survival mean?

The ability to stay alive in difficult situations.

What is the definition of Survival?

the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger

How do you use Survival in a sentence?

The survival of the species depends on adapting to environmental changes.

Can you give another example of Survival?

He learned key survival skills like building shelter and finding water in the wilderness.

What are synonyms for Survival?

Common alternatives include endurance, survivalism, continuation, perseverance, subsistence.

What is the opposite of Survival?

Opposite meanings include death, failure, extinction.

What words go with Survival?

It commonly pairs with long-term, short-term, continued, fight for, assure, ensure, chances, rate, skills, survival against, survival as, a battle for survival, a fight for survival, a struggle for survival.

What are common mistakes when using Survival?

Using 'survive' instead of 'survival' (wrong form) Confused with 'survivor' (different meaning) Mispronouncing it as 'sur-vival' instead of 'sur-vahyl'

How do you pronounce Survival?

US: /["/sərˈvaɪvl/"]/, UK: /["/səˈvaɪvl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Survival?

Use 'survival' when discussing staying alive in dangerous or challenging situations, like nature or emergencies. It's neutral but can be used in more formal contexts like survival training or studies.

What CEFR level is Survival?

"Survival" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.