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survived

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪvd]

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Learn how to use survived in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “life experience”

(verb) to continue to live or exist after something difficult or dangerous has happened. If something bad happens, but you are still alive afterward, you have survived.

Example

She survived the accident and is recovering well.

Example

Many animals did not survive the harsh winter.

Example

How did you survive such a tough time?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to keep going or do well despite challenges or difficulties. If you overcome problems and continue on, you have survived in another sense.

Example

He survived the tough competition and won the championship.

Example

Without help, she didn’t survive the challenges of the new job.

Example

What helped you survive the competition in the tournament?

How to pronounce survived

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪvd]

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