survive (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /sərˈvaɪv/
Definition
To continue to live or exist, especially after a dangerous event or difficult situation.
Examples
She was the only one to survive the accident.
Many plants cannot survive in the desert.
He will survive this difficult time.
How to Use survive
- survive on (prepositional phrase)
- To live using only a small amount of something, like food or money. — "We can survive on this budget for a month."
- survive a (collocation)
- To continue living through a specific dangerous event or difficult situation. — "He will survive a heart attack."
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