survived (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /sərˈvaɪvd/
Definition
Remained alive after a dangerous event or continued to exist despite difficult circumstances.
Examples
The ancient oak tree survived the violent storm that leveled the rest of the forest.
She survived a serious illness during her childhood and went on to become a doctor.
Few of the original medieval manuscripts survived the fire that destroyed the library.
How to Use survived
- survive [something] (collocation)
- to remain alive after a specific event — "He survived the accident with only minor injuries."
- survive on [something] (prepositional phrase)
- to manage to live using only a limited amount of resources — "They survived on nothing but bread and water for a week."
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