survivor
Meaning
A survivor is a person who continues to live or exist, especially after facing difficult or life-threatening circumstances.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "survivor" with "survive," which is a verb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
He
is
a
survivor
of
a
serious
illness
that
kept
him
in
hospital
for
months
.
After
he
recovered
,
he
started
walking
in
the
park
every
morning
to
rebuild
his
strength
.
He
now
volunteers
at
a
local
support
group
and
listens
to
people
who
are
still
in
treatment
.
His
calm
voice
and
short
stories
give
others
hope
and
show
that
recovery
is
possible
.
Friends
say
his
steady
routine
and
small
actions
help
him
stay
positive
.
Common Phrases
cancer survivor
natural disaster survivor
lone survivor
Related Words
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