Survival Definition & Meaning

survival
noun
  1. a state of surviving; remaining alive
  2. a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
  3. something that survives

"Survival" in song lyrics

See how survival is used in real songs:

  • "Send men ragin in rivals, readin all sorts of bibles for survival"
    4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize
  • "Opened it up, in heavy confusion, reaching for survival"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9
  • "With a bulletproof bible, the lost children of Israel, you know about survival"
    9th Prince f/ Killah Priest — Cyanide Poetry

Usage tips for "survival"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "survival" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for survival to find words that pair well.

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