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Meaning of surviving
The primary meaning of "surviving" is to remain alive or in existence, especially in difficult or extreme circumstances.
Etymology of surviving
The word "surviving" comes from the Old French word "survivre," which is derived from the Latin words "super" meaning "over" or "beyond" and "vivere" meaning "to live"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of remaining alive or in existence, often in the face of adversity or danger
Synonyms
enduring
living
existing
persisting
continuing
staying
remaining
outlasting
overcoming
prevailing
thriving
flourishing
coping
managing
tolerating
withstanding
bearing
suffering
resisting
defying
staying alive
making do
getting by
scraping by
eking out
staying afloat
riding out
weathering
pulling through
recovering
rebounding
bouncing back
Definitions
- To remain alive or in existence, especially in difficult or extreme circumstances
- * To continue to live or exist, despite being in a difficult or challenging situation
- * To cope or manage with a difficult situation, or to recover from a challenging experience
Usage Examples
- The survivors of the natural disaster were left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives
- * She survived the illness and made a full recovery
- * The company is struggling to survive in a competitive market
Antonyms
dying
perishing
expiring
passing away
disappearing
vanishing
ceasing
ending
failing
collapsing
succumbing
surrendering
giving up
quitting
losing
failing
declining
deteriorating
worsening
sinking
falling
dropping