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survive

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪv]

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Learn how to use survive in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “life and existence”

(verb) to continue living after a difficult situation or event. It means you manage to stay alive even when things are very hard.

Example

After the storm, many animals were able to survive despite the destruction.

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Sadly, some plants did not survive the harsh winter conditions.

Example

What do you think it takes to survive in the wild?

Context: “relationships”

(verb) to continue to exist or remain in a relationship, business, or situation. It means that something continues even when it's facing challenges.

Example

Their friendship managed to survive despite the many challenges they faced.

Example

The company could not survive the financial crisis and had to shut down.

Example

How can a relationship survive tough times?

Context: “cultural preservation”

(verb) to continue to exist over time, especially when talking about ideas, traditions, or cultures. It means that something stays around and is still practiced or remembered.

Example

Many ancient traditions still survive in our modern society.

Example

Some languages are not surviving because people are not speaking them anymore.

Example

What traditions do you think will survive in the future?

How to pronounce survive

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪv]

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