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- [ser-vahyv]
- /sərˈvaɪv/
- /səˈvaɪ.vɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-vahyv]
- /sərˈvaɪv/
Definitions of surviving word
- verb without object surviving to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live: Few survived after the holocaust. 1
- verb without object surviving to remain or continue in existence or use: Ancient farming methods still survive in the Middle East. 1
- verb without object surviving to get along or remain healthy, happy, and unaffected in spite of some occurrence: She's surviving after the divorce. 1
- verb with object surviving to continue to live or exist after the death, cessation, or occurrence of: His wife survived him. He survived the operation. 1
- verb with object surviving to endure or live through (an affliction, adversity, misery, etc.): She's survived two divorces. 1
- adjective surviving still alive 1
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Origin of surviving
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Middle French survivre < Latin supervīvere, equivalent to super- super- + vīvere to live; see sur-1, vivid
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Parts of speech for Surviving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surviving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
surviving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surviving
adjective surviving
- abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
- existent — Having reality or existence.
- existing — In existence or operation at the time under consideration; current.
- extant — (especially of a document) still in existence; surviving.
Top questions with surviving
- what are the chances of surviving stage 4 lung cancer?
- what are the chances of surviving leukemia?
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