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Surviving: meaning, definitions and examples

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surviving

 

[ sษ™หˆvaษชvษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in nature

To continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions or after facing a life-threatening situation. It involves adapting to the environment and finding ways to sustain oneself.

Synonyms

enduring, persisting, thriving, weathering

Examples of usage

  • She showed great strength in surviving the harsh winter conditions.
  • The animal has remarkable abilities for surviving in the wild.
Context #2 | Verb

in society

To continue to exist or succeed despite challenges or obstacles. It implies overcoming adversity and maintaining one's position or status.

Synonyms

coping, managing, struggling, succeeding

Examples of usage

  • The small business is struggling, but it is surviving in the competitive market.
  • He has been surviving on his own for years, proving his independence.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult circumstances. It can refer to both physical survival and emotional resilience.

Synonyms

endurance, existence, resilience, survival

Examples of usage

  • Surviving in the modern world requires a combination of skills and adaptability.
  • The survivors of the disaster showed remarkable courage and strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "surviving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobrevivendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคฟเคค เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberleben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertahan hidup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะถะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przetrwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๅญ˜ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท survivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobrevivir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayatta kalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์กดํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู‚ุงุก ุนู„ู‰ ู‚ูŠุฏ ุงู„ุญูŠุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eลพรญvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preลพitie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๅญ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preลพivetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ั– า›ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saฤŸ qalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobreviviendo

Etymology

The word 'surviving' originates from the Latin word 'supervivere', which means 'to live beyond'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the human experience of overcoming challenges and persevering in difficult situations. The concept of surviving is central to the resilience and adaptability of living organisms, highlighting the importance of persistence and endurance in the face of adversity.

See also: survivability, survival, survivalism, survivor, survivors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,218 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.