Survive

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To continue to live or exist, especially in difficult circumstances. To remain alive after an event in which others have died.

“The company struggled to survive during the economic recession.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/səˈvaɪv/

Syllables

sur·vive

Related Words

Synonyms

endurepersistoutlivewithstand

Antonyms

succumb

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Wordle

Contains two V's and vowels U, I, E; common verb

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; double V unusual and valuable

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