survive

verb B1

Meaning

To survive means to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "survive" with "survivor," which refers to a person who has survived.

Example Sentences

How do animals survive in very cold places ?
Many plants cannot survive without enough water and sunlight .
Many plants survive with little water during the dry season .

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