survive

verb/sərˈvaɪv/

Frequency rank: #2,029 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

To continue to live or exist, especially after danger or difficulty.

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Example sentence

Humans have managed to survive in harsh environments for thousands of years.

Synonyms & related words

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