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survived

 

[ sərˈvaɪvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'survived' refers to the act of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship. It often implies that the subject has faced significant challenges or threats to life. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as describing the resilience of individuals after disasters, health crises, or difficult life situations. It highlights the strength or luck required to overcome perilous circumstances.

Synonyms

bore, endured, persisted, withstood

Examples of usage

  • She survived the plane crash.
  • They survived a winter in the wilderness.
  • He survived a serious illness.
  • Many species have survived drastic changes in their environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "survived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobreviveu

🇮🇳 बचा

🇩🇪 überlebt

🇮🇩 selamat

🇺🇦 вижив

🇵🇱 przeżył

🇯🇵 生き残った

🇫🇷 survécu

🇪🇸 sobrevivió

🇹🇷 hayatta kaldı

🇰🇷 살아남았다

🇸🇦 نجا

🇨🇿 přežil

🇸🇰 prežil

🇨🇳 幸存

🇸🇮 preživel

🇮🇸 lifði af

🇰🇿 тірі қалды

🇬🇪 გაუძღვება

🇦🇿 sağ qaldı

🇲🇽 sobrevivió

Etymology

The word 'survived' comes from the Latin word 'survivere,' which means 'to live beyond' or 'to outlive.' The prefix 'sur-' means 'over' or 'above', and 'vivere' means 'to live'. This term entered the English language in the late 14th century through Old French 'survivre'. Over time, its meaning and usage expanded to encompass a wide range of situations where life continues after a significant threat or hardship. The concept of survival has been crucial for human evolution and civilization, from the basic instinct to remain alive in hostile environments to the psychological resilience needed to face everyday challenges. As society evolves, the term has also been used metaphorically in literature and other forms of art to denote overcoming obstacles or adversity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,848, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.