Survive | Mean of survive in English Dictionary

/sɚˈvaɪv/

• Verb
• to remain alive
1. I don't see how any creature can survive under those conditions.
2. bacteria that survive in extreme temperatures
3. (humorous) He didn't think he could survive without golf.
4. The plant survives on very little water.
5. They managed to survive on his small salary.
6. (humorous) I mainly survived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when I was in college.
• to continue to exist
1. Only a few written records survive from those times.
2. These ancient practices still survive in some regions.
3. Some of the original bridges survive.
4. Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.
• to remain alive after the death of (someone)
1. Only his son survived him.
2. She survived her husband by only a few years.
3. She is survived by her three children.

• to continue to be alive or to exist after (something)
1. They survived the crash/flood.
2. The fruit trees didn't survive [=live through] the harsh winter.
3. This type of plant cannot survive [=withstand] temperatures below freezing.
• to continue to function, succeed, etc., in spite of (something)
1. He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.
2. The company survived the recession.
3. helpful hints for surviving the holidays