Survive Definition
survive
verb
- continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?"
- continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); "He survived the cancer against all odds"
- support oneself; "he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?"; "Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day"
- live longer than; "She outlived her husband by many years"
"Survive" in song lyrics
See how survive is used in real songs:
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"A nine to five it's a job to survive"
12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants * -
"Creature chronic, heat holders only survive"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang -
"Clockin thirty G's a year to survive"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment
Words that rhyme with survive
Usage tips for "survive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "survive" 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 survive to find words that pair well.